Which of the following is the correct characterization of population density?
A) Arithmetic density is the best ratio to use when describing the "why" of population density.
B) Physiologic density is the best ratio to use to describe human health.
C) Agricultural density ratios are the best representation of productive agriculture yields.
D) A comparison of physiologic densities and arithmetic densities helps geographers understand the capacity of land to yield food for the total population.
E) Arithmetic densities provide insight into relationships between resources and population centers in a particular region.
Answer: D
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