Question

How do you think the population density of Cleveland, a major city in Ohio, compares with the population density of the state? Explain your answer.

Answer 1

A large city represents an area where people live closer together than they do in the countryside, or in small cities. Hence its population density is greater than the average for cities and rural areas combined.

The population density of Cleveland is greater than that of the state of Ohio.

Explanation:

Answer 2

A large city represents an area where people live closer together than they do in the countryside, or in small cities. Hence its population density is greater than the average for cities and rural areas combined.

The population density of Cleveland is greater than that of the state of Ohio.