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On a global scale, rapid population growth can harm the environment.
True
False
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One major cause of population growth is a falling death rate.
True
False
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In most countries, population is concentrated in cities.
True
False
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Migration is one of the main causes of population shifts in our world today.
True
False
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If a country has a population of 6 million in 2015, 9 million in 2025, and 12 million in 2035, then what is the doubling time for that country's population?
5 years
10 years
15 years
20 years
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Which of the following describes areas with large, fast-growing populations?
There are usually plenty of jobs for everyone.
It is not hard for people to find good housing.
Disease can spread quickly.
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What is the main reason people choose to settle in one area and not in another?
They want to get away from major transportation centers.
The area has sufficient resources to meet their basic needs.
They want to live close to friends and family.
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Which of the following illustrates a push factor - something that drives people from an area?
moving to be with family
moving to find a new job
moving after an earthquake destroys your home
moving to go to school
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Which of the following means to exit and live in a new country?
immigrate
refugee
emigrate
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Which of the following illustrates a pull factor - something that attracts people to an area?
moving to avoid catching a disease
moving to find a new job
moving after an earthquake destroys your home
moving to avoid a war zone
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Which of the following affects growth rate (check all that apply)?
religion
food
healthcare
disasters
the moon
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If a country has a population of 4 million in 2000, 8 million in 2010, and 16 million in 2020, then what is the doubling time for that country's population?
5 years
10 years
15 years
20 years
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What does a Population Pyramid show?
Males and females in all age groups in a population group
Number of immigrants to a country
How many people died in a year
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What does a Population Density map show?
How many people live in specific areas
How many immigrants entered a country
How many refugees entered a country
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Which of the following means to move into in another country?
immigrate
refugee
emigrate
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Which of the following means to flee danger in your country?
immigrate
refugee
emigrate
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What resources do people compete for in a country (check all that apply)?
food
housing
jobs
land
water
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Today, world population is growing because people live longer even though the birthrate is dropping
True
False
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What is the calculation of the number of births in a population each year?
death rate
birth rate
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What is the calculation of the number of deaths in a population each year?
death rate
birth rate
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This maps hows that the densest areas on Earth are in the eastern hemisphere.
True
False
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What is the biggest age group in Indonesia in 2017?
0-4 years old
35-39 years old
70-74 years old
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What was the total population in Indonesia in 2017?
1,000,000
200,000,000
5,000,000,000