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You will now analyze how the use of renewable and non-renewable resources compares to population density. Take a look at the Historical Population Density Map and decide which areas of the world would use more resources.

Image of a scene of a Hawaiian Beach. People are walking along the beach and some are swimming in the water. There are a row of hotels in the background and a mountain can be seen beyond them.

Source: Map, Human Population Density, 1994, US, Department of Agriculture

Remember

The pink areas are the most densely populated.
The dark red, red, and orange areas are also very dense with people.

Helpful information to help you make your comparison:

The more people in an area, the more resources are used.
Water is an important renewable resource; people use it to cook, clean, drink and even generate hydroelectricity.
Oil is an important non-renewable resource used to run automobiles, various machines, and burn for heat among other uses.

Activity Directions:

After comparing the map to your knowledge of resources, answer the following questions by clicking on the box that represents the correct area.

Which area would use more oil for heat, Area 1 or 2?

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Area 1

Area 1 is incorrect because there is a much lower population density, so they would use less oil.

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Area 2

Area 2 is correct! This area has a high population density, so they would use more oil.

Which area would need more water to support the needs of its people, Area 3 or 4?

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Area 3

Area 3 is correct! There is a higher population, so more need for water to support life.

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Area 4

Area 4 is incorrect because there is a lower population to support, so less need for water.