jump-shot | definition: the act of firing a projectile | synonyms: shoot, gunshot, shellfire, countershot, propulsion, firing, potshot, fire control, firing off, headshot, actuation, discharge, shooting, gunfire
Computing Population Density. To determine an area's population density, you just have to divide an area's total population by the land area in square miles (or square kilometers). For example, Canada's population of 33 million, divided by the land area of 3,559,294 square miles yields a density of 9.27 people per square mile.
A population âs size refers to the number of individuals (N) it comprises. Population density is the number of individuals within a given area or volume. Scientists usually study populations by sampling, which involves counting individuals within a certain area or volume that is part of the populationâs habitat.