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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe number of live births per total population, often expressed per thousand populationdeath ratebirthratemortality ratepopulation increase rate
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe average number of children a woman of childbearing years would have in her lifetime, if she had children at the current rate for her countrybirthrateinfant birth raterate of natural increasefertility rate
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe number of deaths among infants under age one as measured per thousand live birthsinfant mortality ratedeath raterate of natural decreasecarrying capacity
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThe number of deaths per thousandrate of natural decreasecarrying capacitymortality ratepopulation density
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe rate at which population is growing, found by subtracting the mortality rate from the birthrate. (Also called population growth rate.)population densityrate of natural increasepull ratepush rate
- 6. Multiple ChoiceA graphic device that shows gender and age distribution of a populationpopulation pyramidcarrying capacitypopulation densitypopulation map
- 7. Multiple ChoiceA factor that causes people to leave their homelands and migrate to another regionpush factorpull factor
- 8. Multiple ChoiceA factor that draws or attracts people to another locationpush factorpull factor
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe average number of people who live in a measurable area, reached by dividing the number of inhabitants in an area by the amount of land they occupycarrying capacityGDPpopulation densityGNP
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe number of organisms a piece of land can support without negative effectspopulation thresholdhabitable landuninhabitable landcarrying capacity
- 11. Multiple Choice
Based on the data above, which statement best describes the trend in Thailand´s population between
1980 and 2015?
It has continued to grow at a rapid rate during the last 35 years
It has slowed over time, from rapid growth to very little growth over the last 35 years
It has shown no change in the last 35 years
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is true of human demographic trends?
In pre-industrial societies, birth rates are low, and population grows rapidly.
When the average number of children born to each woman falls, the total population always increases
When birth rates and death rates are both high, the population grows slowly, if at all.
Death rates rise in the industrial of the demographic transition
- 13. Multiple Choice
Education of women worldwide as lowered birthrates partly because
educated women need to bear many children to ensure that some will survive
educated women may focus on their careers more than raising large families
educated women contribute less to their family income
all of the above
- 14. Multiple Choice
The largest population that an environment can support at any given time.
Parasitism
Growth Rate
Carrying Capacity
Commensalism
- 15. Multiple Choice
In general, any movement of individuals or populations from one location to another.
Deomgraphy
Migration
Urbanization
Survivorship
- 16. Multiple Choice
The basic facilities of a country or region, such as roads, bridges, and sewers.
Age Structure
Demographic Transition
Migration
Infrastructure
- 17. Multiple Choice
An increase in the ratio or density of people living in urban areas rather than in rural areas.
Urbanization
Migration
Survivorship
Arable Land
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a strategy that would reduce population size?
Economic incentives for families for having fewer children.
Legal punishments for people who have too many children.
Limiting education of women
Public advertising showing families with fewer children having a better life.
- 19. Multiple Choice
A wealthy country with an advanced economy
Developed Country
Erosion
Developing Country
Life Expectancy
- 20. Multiple Choice
The number of births compared to the number of deaths in a given time frame is called?
Culture
Growth Rate
Society
Population
- 21. Multiple ChoiceJim and his family moved to Mexico for a great job opportunity. This would be a description of...PlaceLocationMovementHuman Environment Interaction
- 22. Multiple ChoiceThe act of leaving one's native country for another country.UrbanizationInternal MigrationEmigrationImmigration
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat 2 rates do you need to consider when calculating population growth in a country?Birth Rate and Life ExpectancyBirth Rate and Death RateInfant Mortality and Fertility RatesLiteracy Rate and GDP
- 24. Multiple ChoiceThe act of coming to a new countryEmigrationImmigrationUrbanizationInternal Migration
- 25. Multiple ChoiceHaving a population so dense that the environment is negatively impactedOverpopulationImmigrationUrbanizationUnder population
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhat occurs when birth and death rates are equal?zero population growthno population growthnegative population growthpositive population growth
- 27. Multiple Choicecoerced movement, typically by the government, of people away from their homelandforced migrationvoluntary migrationemigrationinter continental migration
- 28. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a PUSH factor?
Political Freedom
Lack of Education
Job Opportunities
Religious Freedom
- 29. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a PULL factor?
Job Opportunities
Religious Persecution
Political Corruption
Warfare
- 30. Multiple Choice
Population growth rates are influenced by human, environment, economic and --
Physical factors
Emotional factors
Physiological factors
Political factors
- 31. Multiple Choice
Percentage of the population (or number of people of each gender) at each age level in a population.
Age Structure
Migration
Birth Rate
Demographics
- 32. Multiple Choice
The theory that relates the process of industrialisation to declining death rates followed by declines in birth rates
Infant Mortality Rate
Death Rate
Migration
Demographic Transition
- 33. Multiple Choice
The average number of years a newborn infant can expect to live.
Birth Number
Population Growth
Life Expectancy
Overpopulation
- 34. Multiple Choice
Which word relates to the activities associated with the governance of a country?
economics
politics
culture
- 35. Multiple Choice
________________________________is the characteristics and knowledge of a particular group of people, encompassing language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts.
politics
economics
culture
geography
- 36. Multiple Choice
_______________________refers to wealth, financial worth, and resources pertaining to a particular region.
politics
economics
culture
- 37. Multiple Choice
A Starbucks being built in Japan is an example of:
Cultural Globalization
Economic Globalization
Political Globalization
- 38. Multiple Choice
When Haiti was hit by that earthquake in 2010, many countries came together to try and rebuild it again. This is an example of:
Cultural Globalization
Political Globalization
Economic Globalization
- 39. Multiple Choice
Manufacturing cell phones in China for an American company is an example of:
Cultural Globalization
Economic Globalization
Political Globalization
- 40. Multiple Choice
Italy has a total fertility rate of just over 1. Nigeria has a total fertility rate of more than 5. Which of these conclusions can be drawn from these facts?
Italy has a larger population than Nigeria.
Nigeria has a younger population than Italy.
Men in Italy retire later than men in Nigeria.
Women in Nigeria live longer than women in Italy.
- 41. Multiple Choice
Cash for babies, rising retirement ages, and family-friendly workplace policies are all responses to Europe's declining
birth rates.
living standards.
life expectancies.
migration streams.
- 42. Multiple Choice
What is one reason for negative population growth?
There are fewer schools for children.
Young women put off having children in order to work.
Toy stores aren't popular anymore.
The military doesn't need as many people to serve.
- 43. Multiple Choice
Which of these are responses to a declining workforce in Europe?
Keep older workers working longer.
Pay people not to retire.
Encourage more women to join the workforce.
Look for workers outside of Europe.
- 44. Multiple Choice
Which one of these is NOT a problem caused by negative growth?
People may not be able to focus on education and career options.
Schools may have to close and teachers may lose their jobs.
Labor shortages.
There are fewer people to serve in military forces, causing countries to lose power.
- 45. Multiple Choice
Which factor is most responsible for increasing life expectancy in many less industrialized nations?
Declining birth rates
Availability of health insurance
Access to primary education
Improved healthcare programs
- 46. Multiple ChoiceWhat is literacy rate?The percentage of people with at least a 4 year college degreethe percentage of people in a country that can read and write.It measures how well off people in a country are.the average number of years a person in a country is expected to live.
- 47. Multiple ChoiceToday, many people from Syria and Iraq are attempting to migrate to Europe. When settled in Europe, they'll be appropriately regarded asEmigrantsImmigrantsGypsiesMissionaries
- 48. Multiple ChoiceThis population pyramid demonstrates a country that is most likely...developeddevelopingin transitionhighly developed
- 49. Multiple ChoiceThis population pyramid demonstrates a country that isdevelopeddevelopingin transitionleast developed
- 50. Multiple ChoiceWhat public need does this population pyramid indicates for the future of the country?investment in healthcare for the elderlyeconomic expansion due to a large number of young workersnew schools needed for young people
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