Worksheet on population density using a map of Illinois.
A worksheet titled "Population Maps" featuring a map of Illinois showing population density, with a key indicating population per square mile ranges, and questions for students to answer using the map.
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Let's solve each question based on the Illinois population map provided in the image. The map uses color coding to show population density (people per square mile) across different regions of Illinois.
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- Dark red: More than 250 people per square mile
- Red: 100 to 250 people per square mile
- Orange: 50 to 100 people per square mile
- Yellow: Less than 50 people per square mile
Also:
- Chicago is marked as the state capital.
- Jacksonville is a city located in southern Illinois.
- Lake Michigan borders the northeastern part of Illinois.
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Answer:
- The greatest population density is in Chicago, which is shown in dark red (more than 250 people per square mile).
- The second greatest population density is in areas around Chicago, such as Naperville, Aurora, and parts of Cook County, which are shaded red (100–250 people per square mile). These areas are also highly urbanized suburbs.
> ✔ Answer:
> Greatest: Chicago
> Second greatest: Suburbs around Chicago (e.g., Naperville, Aurora)
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Answer:
- Look at Jacksonville, located in southern Illinois.
- It is shaded yellow, which means less than 50 people per square mile.
- Since it’s not in a dense urban area, it's likely between 20–49 people per square mile.
> ✔ Answer:
> Less than 50 people per square mile (approximately 20–49)
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Answer:
- Cities in rural areas of Illinois (especially in the south or west) have low density.
- Examples include Jacksonville, Springfield (though Springfield is near the center, it may be slightly above 50), but Carbondale or Mattoon might qualify.
- But based on the map, Jacksonville is clearly in the yellow zone (<50).
> ✔ Answer:
> Jacksonville (or any other city in the yellow region, e.g., Carbondale)
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Answer:
- The southeastern part of Illinois (near Kentucky) is mostly shaded yellow or orange.
- This indicates low to moderate population density — fewer people per square mile.
- The area is rural, with small towns and agricultural land.
> ✔ Answer:
> The population in the southeastern part of Illinois is sparse or low density, with most areas having fewer than 50 to 100 people per square mile.
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Answer:
- Lake Michigan provides access to water transportation, making Chicago a major port and trade hub.
- It allowed for easy shipping of goods and movement of people, attracting industries and immigrants.
- The lake also provided fresh water for drinking, industry, and agriculture.
- Its location near the Great Lakes made Chicago a central transportation and commercial center, fueling economic growth and population increase.
> ✔ Answer:
> Lake Michigan helped Chicago grow by providing access to water transport, trade routes, fresh water, and economic opportunities, which attracted businesses and people.
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1. Greatest: Chicago; Second greatest: Suburbs around Chicago (e.g., Naperville, Aurora)
2. Less than 50 people per square mile
3. Jacksonville (or another rural city)
4. Low population density; mostly rural and sparsely populated
5. Provided transportation, trade, water supply, and economic growth opportunities
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Key from the Map:
- Dark red: More than 250 people per square mile
- Red: 100 to 250 people per square mile
- Orange: 50 to 100 people per square mile
- Yellow: Less than 50 people per square mile
Also:
- Chicago is marked as the state capital.
- Jacksonville is a city located in southern Illinois.
- Lake Michigan borders the northeastern part of Illinois.
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Question 1: Where is the greatest population density in Illinois? Where is the second greatest population density?
Answer:
- The greatest population density is in Chicago, which is shown in dark red (more than 250 people per square mile).
- The second greatest population density is in areas around Chicago, such as Naperville, Aurora, and parts of Cook County, which are shaded red (100–250 people per square mile). These areas are also highly urbanized suburbs.
> ✔ Answer:
> Greatest: Chicago
> Second greatest: Suburbs around Chicago (e.g., Naperville, Aurora)
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Question 2: About how many people live in a square mile in Jacksonville?
Answer:
- Look at Jacksonville, located in southern Illinois.
- It is shaded yellow, which means less than 50 people per square mile.
- Since it’s not in a dense urban area, it's likely between 20–49 people per square mile.
> ✔ Answer:
> Less than 50 people per square mile (approximately 20–49)
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Question 3: Name a city in Illinois with a population density of less than 50 people per square mile.
Answer:
- Cities in rural areas of Illinois (especially in the south or west) have low density.
- Examples include Jacksonville, Springfield (though Springfield is near the center, it may be slightly above 50), but Carbondale or Mattoon might qualify.
- But based on the map, Jacksonville is clearly in the yellow zone (<50).
> ✔ Answer:
> Jacksonville (or any other city in the yellow region, e.g., Carbondale)
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Question 4: How would you describe Illinois' population in the southeastern part of the state?
Answer:
- The southeastern part of Illinois (near Kentucky) is mostly shaded yellow or orange.
- This indicates low to moderate population density — fewer people per square mile.
- The area is rural, with small towns and agricultural land.
> ✔ Answer:
> The population in the southeastern part of Illinois is sparse or low density, with most areas having fewer than 50 to 100 people per square mile.
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Question 5: How might Lake Michigan have helped Chicago’s population grow?
Answer:
- Lake Michigan provides access to water transportation, making Chicago a major port and trade hub.
- It allowed for easy shipping of goods and movement of people, attracting industries and immigrants.
- The lake also provided fresh water for drinking, industry, and agriculture.
- Its location near the Great Lakes made Chicago a central transportation and commercial center, fueling economic growth and population increase.
> ✔ Answer:
> Lake Michigan helped Chicago grow by providing access to water transport, trade routes, fresh water, and economic opportunities, which attracted businesses and people.
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✔ Final Answers:
1. Greatest: Chicago; Second greatest: Suburbs around Chicago (e.g., Naperville, Aurora)
2. Less than 50 people per square mile
3. Jacksonville (or another rural city)
4. Low population density; mostly rural and sparsely populated
5. Provided transportation, trade, water supply, and economic growth opportunities
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