An Area Is Considered to Be Overpopulated When

question 19

Multiple Choice

An area is considered to be overpopulated when:

• A)its resources cannot support the number of people living there.
• B)there are more than 100 people per square mile of land.
• C)there are fewer than two farms per 100 people in a country.
• D)the infrastructure cannot support the population.

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Definitions:

Scoria Cone

A small, steep volcanic cone built from lava fragments (scoria) ejected during gas-charged explosive eruptions.

Pumice

A light, porous volcanic rock formed from explosive eruptions, known for its ability to float on water.

Welded Tuff

A type of rock formed from volcanic ash ejected during an eruption, which then falls and welds together under high temperature and pressure.

Feldspar

A group of rock-forming silicate minerals that make up a significant portion of the Earth's crust, commonly found in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks.