In 2022, the population of Europe was approximately 743.5 million people, and the population of the United States was approximately 332.4 million people. Europe is about 3.9 million square miles, and the USA is about 3.5 million square miles in land area. Which answer correctly compare the population densities of the regions? (1 point)

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Europe is more densely populated, with a density of 2,899 people per square mile.
Europe is more densely populated, with a density of 2,899 people per square mile.

The USA is more densely populated, with a density or 186.0 people per square mile.
The USA is more densely populated, with a density or 186.0 people per square mile.

The USA is more densely populated, with a density or 95.0 people per square mile.
The USA is more densely populated, with a density or 95.0 people per square mile.

Europe is more densely populated, with a density of 190.6 people per square mile.

Answer 1

To determine the correct population densities for Europe and the United States, we can calculate the densities using the given population and land areas.

Population density formula: \[ \text{Population Density} = \frac{\text{Population}}{\text{Land Area}} \]

1. For Europe:

   • Population: 743.5 million people
   • Land area: 3.9 million square miles

   \[ \text{Density of Europe} = \frac{743,500,000}{3,900,000} \approx 190.6 \text{ people per square mile} \]

2. For the United States:

   • Population: 332.4 million people
   • Land area: 3.5 million square miles

   \[ \text{Density of the USA} = \frac{332,400,000}{3,500,000} \approx 95.0 \text{ people per square mile} \]

Now, let's compare the densities:

• Europe: approximately 190.6 people per square mile
• USA: approximately 95.0 people per square mile

Thus, Europe is more densely populated than the USA.

The correct answer is: Europe is more densely populated, with a density of 190.6 people per square mile.