Social Studies Chapter 5 questions

Where does the Northeast megalopolis stretch from?

500 miles from Boston to Washington DC

Does a densely populated area have a lot of people or few people?

A lot of people

What is the Northeast megalopolis called?

Boswash

Does a sparsely populated area have a lot of people or few people?

Few people

How many people per square mile are in a rural area?

Less than 50 people per square mile

What are some good things about living in a city?

Many things to do - lots of places to shop and restaurants to eat at.

How many people per square mile live in an urban area?

More than 500 people per square mile

What are some good things about living in a rural area?

People know each other, look out for their neighbors, life is quiet and peaceful

In rural areas, where do most people live?

in houses

On a population map, which size circle shows a urban, most populated, area?

large dot

On a population map, which size circle shows a rural, least populated, area?

small dot

In densely populated areas, where do a lot of people live?

apartment buildings