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What does population density mean?

AThe number of animals and plants present in a given area

BThe number of individuals in a unit area in a unit time

CThe concentration of human population

DThe number of animals and plants present in a given area

Answer:

B. The number of individuals in a unit area in a unit time

Read Explanation:

  • The population density tells about the number of individuals in a unit area at a specific time.

  • It is a geographical term.

  • Countries with high population density are said to be over-populated.


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