Population Geography Quizzes: Test Your Knowledge of World Population

Question 1

What is a likely consequence of a country having a high population density?

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Increased pressure on resources

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Lower levels of urbanization

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Higher agricultural productivity

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Reduced environmental impact

Question 2

What is the approximate replacement level fertility rate needed to maintain a stable population?

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2.1 children per woman

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1.5 children per woman

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4.0 children per woman

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3.0 children per woman

Question 3

Which of these is a reason why people might choose to move to a new place?

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Economic opportunities

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Political persecution

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Natural disasters

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War and conflict

Question 4

A population pyramid with a wide base and a narrow top suggests what about the population?

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A rapidly growing population

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A declining population

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A stable population

Question 5

What does the demographic transition model illustrate?

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The stages of population growth that countries typically experience

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The causes of population decline

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The impact of migration on population growth

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a typical consequence of rapid population growth?

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Increased access to education

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Urban sprawl

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Environmental degradation

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Pressure on resources

Question 7

What is meant by the term 'overpopulation'?

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A situation where a population exceeds the carrying capacity of its environment

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A population with a high density

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A population with a high birth rate

Question 8

Which of these is an example of moving within a country?

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Moving from a rural area to a city within the same country

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Moving from a country in Africa to a country in Europe

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Moving from the United Kingdom to the United States

Question 9

How does urbanization affect the way people are spread out?

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It leads to a concentration of people in urban areas

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It evenly distributes population across a country

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It reduces the overall population size

Question 10

What is NOT a factor that makes a country's population grow?

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High death rate

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Immigration

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Low emigration

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High birth rate

Question 11

A country with a high population density is likely to have:

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A large number of people living in a small area

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A large amount of natural resources

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A low standard of living

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A high birth rate

Question 12

The total fertility rate (TFR) is a measure of:

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The average number of children a woman will have in her lifetime

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The number of births per 1000 people

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The rate at which a population is growing

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of a push factor that might cause people to migrate?

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War and conflict

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Better quality of life

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Job opportunities

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Family reunification

Question 14

The demographic transition model shows how:

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Birth rates and death rates change over time in a country

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The distribution of the world's population changes

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Population density changes in different regions

Question 15

An ageing population is characterized by:

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A higher proportion of older people

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A large number of young people

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A high birth rate

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A rapid population growth

Question 16

What is a possible consequence of a rapidly growing population?

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Increased pressure on resources

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Reduced unemployment

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Improved access to healthcare

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Lower housing costs

Question 17

Which of the following is a major challenge associated with population decline?

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Shortage of workers

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Higher birth rates

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Increased demand for housing

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Increased environmental pollution

Question 18

The study of population distribution is important because it helps us understand:

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How people are spread across the Earth and the factors influencing this distribution

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The history of human migration

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The causes of population growth

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences population density in a particular area?

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Government policies on education

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Climate

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Availability of resources

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Topography

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to population growth?

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Decreased life expectancy

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High birth rates

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Improved healthcare

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Increased food production

Question 21

A country with a high population density likely has:

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A large number of people living in a small area

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A low death rate

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A low standard of living

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A high birth rate

Question 22

The process of people moving from rural areas to urban areas is known as:

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Urbanization

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Migration

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Depopulation

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Suburbanization

Question 23

Which of the following is a push factor for migration?

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Lack of job opportunities in a person's home country

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Family reunification in a new country

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Better access to education in a new country

Question 24

The demographic transition model shows:

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The stages of population growth and change in a country

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The impact of migration on population growth

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The distribution of population across the globe

Question 25

Which of the following is an example of a megacity?

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Tokyo, Japan

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Birmingham, UK

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Manchester, UK

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Edinburgh, UK

Question 26

What is the main difference between a refugee and an immigrant?

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Refugees are fleeing persecution, while immigrants are seeking a better life

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Refugees are illegal migrants, while immigrants are legal migrants

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Refugees are from developing countries, while immigrants are from developed countries

Question 27

What is the primary reason for the population pyramid of a developed country having a more rectangular shape compared to a developing country?

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Lower birth rates and longer life expectancy

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Higher immigration rates

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Improved healthcare

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Greater urbanization

Question 28

The rate at which a population grows or shrinks is known as:

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Natural increase rate

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Migration rate

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Fertility rate

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Mortality rate

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of rapid population growth?

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Decreased urbanization

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Environmental degradation

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Increased pressure on resources

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a major factor influencing population density?

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Average household income

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Availability of resources

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Accessibility to transportation

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Climate and topography

Question 31

A country with a high total fertility rate typically has a:

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Young population structure

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High life expectancy

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Low population growth rate

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High per capita income

Question 32

Which of the following is a push factor for migration?

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Political instability

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Family reunification

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Better education

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Economic opportunities

Question 33

The demographic transition model explains:

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The relationship between population growth and economic development

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The distribution of population across different continents

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The impact of natural disasters on population

Question 34

The process of urbanization refers to:

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The increasing proportion of people living in cities

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The spread of suburbs

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The development of rural areas

Question 35

Which of the following is an example of a megacity?

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Tokyo

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Bristol

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Manchester

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Edinburgh

Question 36

A country with a high population density is likely to experience:

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Pressure on resources

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Low unemployment rates

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Low levels of pollution

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Extensive agricultural land

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to population growth?

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Decreased access to healthcare

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Advances in medicine

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Increased food production

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Improved sanitation

Question 38

The carrying capacity of an area refers to:

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The maximum population that can be sustained by the available resources

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The number of people living in a particular area

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The rate at which population grows

Question 39

Using data on birth rates, death rates, and migration, demographers can:

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Predict future population trends

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Identify the causes of poverty

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Control population growth

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Determine the best location for a new city