Question

although alaska is the least densely populated state, over 90% of its land is protected federal property that is off - limits to settlement. a resident of anchorage, alaska, might feel hemmed in. in terms of \elbow room,\ what other important factor must be considered when calculating a states population density?
choose the correct answer below.
a. the units of the density
b. the total area over which the population density is calculated
c. how the population is distributed
d. the total number of people with which the population density is calculated

Explanation:

Population density is the number of people per unit of area. But if a large part of the area is off - limits to settlement as in Alaska, where people can actually live matters. So, how the population is distributed within the inhabitable area is crucial. For example, if most people are concentrated in a small part of the state's inhabitable area, the "elbow room" in those areas will be different from what the overall density suggests.

Answer:

C. how the population is distributed