Question

question 17 (1 point)
what does the concept of \density\ help geographers study?
the concentration of a population
the number of farmers in a region
the literacy rate
the distribution of wealth

question 18 (1 point)
what is indicated by a population pyramid with a wide base and narrow top?
a high proportion of elderly people
a balanced male - to - female sex ratio
a population in decline
a rapidly growing population

question 19 (1 point)
which of the following is the most populous country in south asia?
pakistan
sri lanka
india
bangladesh

question 20 (1 point)
which religion emerged in the punjab region in the 15th century and combines elements of hinduism and islam?
vodun
buddhism
sikhism
jainism

Explanation:

1. Population density refers to population concentration per unit area, a core demographic concept.
2. A wide base in a population pyramid means many young people (high birth rate), indicating rapid growth.
3. India has the largest population among South Asian countries.
4. Sikhism originated in 15th-century Punjab, blending Hindu and Islamic elements.

Answer:

1. The concentration of a population
2. A rapidly growing population
3. India
4. Sikhism