Helpful Information to help you make your comparison: The more people in an area, the more resources are used. Water is an important renewable resource; people use it to cook, clean, drink and even generate hydroelectricity. Oil is an important non-renewable resource used to run automobiles, various machines, and burn for heat among other uses.

Activity Directions:
After comparing the map to your knowledge of resources, answer the following questions by clicking on the box that represents the correct area.

1. Which area would use more oil for heat, Area 1 or 2?
   
   

   Interactive popup. Assistance may be required. Area 1 Area 1 is incorrect because there is a much lower population density, so they would use less oil. Close

   Interactive popup. Assistance may be required. Area 2 Area 2 is correct! This area has a high population density, so they would use more oil. Close

2. Which area would need more water to support the needs of its people, Area 3 or 4?
   
   

   Interactive popup. Assistance may be required. Area 3 Area 3 is correct! There is a higher population, so more need for water to support life. Close

   Interactive popup. Assistance may be required. Area 4 Area 4 is incorrect because there is a lower population to support, so less need for water. Close