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
