Question

ii. multiple choice questions: mark the response that correctly answers the question or completes the statement

1. why do people often live near rivers or lakes?

a because water is pretty to look at
b because its easy to get water for homes and farming
c because it never rains there
d because they cant build houses anywhere else

1. what makes a city have a high population density?

a many people live close together
b people move away
c there are only a few houses
d there are no jobs

1. which place most likely has low population density?

a a busy downtown
b a small farm in the desert
c a school in the middle of a city
d an apartment building

1. how does good weather affect where people live?

a it makes people move away
b it helps people build homes and find work
c it keeps the land empty
d it makes farming harder

1. what is one reason people move from one place to another?

a they want colder weather
b there are better jobs somewhere else
c they dont like the color of their house
d they want to live farther from their friends

1. why is it hard for many people to live in the mountains?

a there are too many stores
b the land is flat and hot
c the land is steep and challenging to build on
d there are too many houses

Explanation:

1. Water is essential for homes and farming, so people live near rivers or lakes for easy - access.
2. High population density means many people living close together.
3. A small farm in the desert has fewer people due to harsh conditions, resulting in low population density.
4. Good weather helps with construction and job - finding, attracting people to live in an area.
5. Better job opportunities are a common reason for people to move.
6. The steep terrain in mountains makes building challenging, making it hard for people to live there.

Answer:

1. B. Because it's easy to get water for homes and farming
2. A. Many people live close together
3. B. A small farm in the desert
4. B. It helps people build homes and find work
5. B. There are better jobs somewhere else
6. C. The land is steep and challenging to build on