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Which country is the second most populated in the world but will soon become the most populated?
China
United States
India
Nigeria
What did China implement to slow down their population growth?
they forced people to leave their country
they created a one-child policy
they outlawed children
they gave incentives for families to have five or more children
The population is distributed evenly across the world
True
False
Population density is usually higher in places
along the coast or near water
in the high latitudes
in the desert
in the mountain ranges
Which is true about population density? Click ALL that are correct--there can be more than just one answer
urban areas are more crowded
population density is how many people there are per square mile
the size of the area helps determine population density
A country that has a high population density means that they have a high population.
Why did the earth's population begin to rise dramatically in the 1800s and continue?
better medicines and healthcare were available
better farming techniques allowed for more food production
the Industrial Revolution allowed for technology to assist humans in transportation and mass production of goods
All of these factors led to population growth
What is not a concerning issue with the growing population of the planet?
running out of resources
climate change/global warming
running out of space
lack of sanitation and opportunities for disease to spread
What country has the highest life expectancy?
US
Japan
Australia
China
Most of the countries with the lowest life expectancy is on which continent?
North America
Asia
South America
Africa
For population to grow what essentially has to happen?
people have to have more children
more people have to die than what is being born
birth rate must exceed death rate
death rate must exceed birth rate
What are characteristics of countries that have higher life expectancies? You will choose more than one answer
they value education
they are at war
easier access to medical care and medicines
good government; democratic; freedoms
lack of sanitation and access to clean water
What are problems caused by urbanization?
more disease
unemployment
homelessness
crime rate higher
all of these
What statement is true?
A country that has a high population density also has a high population.
Countries that have the most people are also the most densely populated.
Countries that are densely populated are usually the countries that are much smaller or islands and don't necessarily have a high population total.
The most densely populated places are found in the high latitudes.
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