Question

which statement describes a characteristic of a nation with limited farmland to support a large population?
○ low agricultural density
○ high physiological density
○ low physiological density
○ high arithmetic density
○ low arithmetic density

Explanation:

1. Recall the definitions:

• Arithmetic density: Total population divided by total land area (doesn't consider farmland specifically).
• Agricultural density: Number of farmers divided by arable land area.
• Physiological density: Total population divided by arable (farm) land area.

1. Analyze the scenario: A nation with limited farmland (arable land) and a large population.

• Physiological density is population per arable land. If arable land is limited (small denominator) and population is large (large numerator), physiological density will be high.
• Arithmetic density depends on total land (not just farmland), so it's not directly related here. Agricultural density relates to farmers, not total population. Low physiological density would require more farmland or smaller population, which is opposite. Low agricultural density is about fewer farmers per farmland, not relevant to total population support.

Answer:

B. High physiological density