Population of North America: Geography and Distribution

Question 1

Which of the following countries has the highest population in North America?

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United States

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Canada

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Mexico

Question 2

Which of the listed cities is not considered a major population center in North America?

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Sydney

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New York City

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Los Angeles

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Toronto

Question 3

Which group constitutes the largest ethnic minority in North America?

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Hispanic

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African American

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Asian

Question 4

A major characteristic of North America's population distribution pattern is its concentration:

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Along coastlines and urban areas

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Evenly across the entire region

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In the northernmost regions

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a major factor influencing population distribution in North America?

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Government regulations

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Natural resources

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Climate

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Transportation networks

Question 6

Which of the following is a defining feature of the population of North America?

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High levels of immigration

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A rapidly aging population

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Predominantly rural居住

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Widespread poverty

Question 7

What is considered the primary reason for the declining birth rate in North America?

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Increased opportunities for women in education and employment

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Rising cost of living

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Advancements in healthcare

Question 8

Which term describes the movement of populations from rural to urban areas?

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Urbanization

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Migration

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Industrialization

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Suburbanization

Question 9

Which of the following cities is NOT a major population center in North America?

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Detroit

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Mexico City

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Toronto

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Los Angeles

Question 10

Mexico's aging population poses challenges. What are these challenges and what solutions can be proposed?

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Increased healthcare costs and a shrinking workforce

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Lowered educational attainment and higher poverty rates

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Improved infrastructure and technological advancements

Question 11

What is a primary factor contributing to the aging population of North America?

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Decreased birth rates

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Increased immigration

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Improved healthcare

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Industrialization

Question 12

Which of the following is a distinctive characteristic of the population of the Great Plains region?

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Sparsely populated

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High population density

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Rapid urbanization

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Low agricultural productivity

Question 13

How has industrialization generally affected the population distribution of North America?

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Concentration in urban areas

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Dispersal to rural areas

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No significant impact

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Cannot be determined from the given information

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of the population of Mexico?

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Growing aging population

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High birth rates

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Large indigenous population

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Significant income inequality

Question 15

What is the general trend in the population size of North America?

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Slow growth

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Rapid growth

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Stagnation

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Decline

Question 16

How has urbanization influenced the distribution of Canada's population?

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Urbanization has resulted in a concentration of population in major cities, creating significant population density disparities.

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Urbanization has led to a more balanced population distribution throughout Canada.

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Urbanization has had a negligible effect on Canada's population distribution.

Question 17

Which of these factors does NOT significantly affect the distribution and growth of the North American population?

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Religious beliefs

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Availability of water resources

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Government policies

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Economic opportunities

Question 18

What is the main economic factor that affects where people live in North America?

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Job opportunities

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Natural resources

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Government rules

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Weather

Question 19

What is a distinctive demographic characteristic of the population in the Southwestern United States?

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Predominantly Hispanic population

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Primarily Caucasian population

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Quickly aging population

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High population density

Question 20

Which country in North America has the lowest population density per square kilometer?

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Canada

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Bahamas

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Jamaica

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Barbados

Question 21

Which of the following is the largest ethnic group in the United States by percentage?

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White

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Hispanic

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Black

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Asian

Question 22

Which factor has had the greatest impact on the population growth of the United States?

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Immigration

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Birth rate

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Life expectancy

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Urbanization

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by North American countries with rapidly growing populations?

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Improved healthcare

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Housing shortages

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Water scarcity

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Increased pollution

Question 24

Which region of North America has experienced the most significant population decline in recent years?

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Rust Belt of the United States

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Rural Mexico

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Northern Canada

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Central America

Question 25

Which nation within North America exhibits the highest population density?

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United States

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Canada

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Mexico

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Greenland

Question 26

Evaluate the challenges and opportunities presented by the aging population in North America.

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Increased healthcare costs and a reduced workforce

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Increased demand for senior housing and care facilities

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Reduced innovation and technological advancements

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Improved public transportation systems

Question 27

In North America, how does the level of education typically affect fertility rates?

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Higher education levels are usually linked to lower fertility rates.

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Fertility rates are unaffected by educational attainment.

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Lower education levels tend to be associated with higher fertility rates.

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The relationship between education and fertility only applies to rural areas.

Question 28

How has economic restructuring affected population changes in North America's Rust Belt region?

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Job losses and economic decline caused people to leave the region, resulting in population loss

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Increased economic opportunities in the Rust Belt attracted people, leading to population growth

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Government policies have encouraged population growth in the Rust Belt

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Technological advancements have created new jobs in the region, offsetting job losses in traditional industries

Question 29

Which country in North America has the highest population?

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United States

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Cuba

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Mexico

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Canada

Question 30

Which of the following is a direct consequence of the aging population in North America?

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Increased dependency ratio due to a larger proportion of elderly citizens

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Increased birth rate among younger generations

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Reduced life expectancy for all age groups

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Higher overall mortality rate

Question 31

What is the term used to describe the uneven distribution of population across a region?

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Spatial distribution

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Demographic transition

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Migration

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Urbanization

Question 32

What is the term for the average number of people inhabiting a given area?

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Population density

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Fertility rate

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Birth rate

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Population growth rate

Question 33

Define the demographic transition model.

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A model outlining the stages of population growth in developing countries.

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A model predicting population growth rates.

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A model explaining causes of population decline.

Question 34

What is the term for the movement of people from rural to urban areas?

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Rural-to-urban migration

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Urban-to-rural migration

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International migration

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Internal migration

Question 35

What is the primary distinction between a census and a sample survey?

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Census collects data from the entire population, while a sample survey collects data from a representative sample.

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Census is more precise than a sample survey.

Question 36

Which of the following countries has the highest population in North America?

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United States

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Mexico

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Greenland

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Canada

Question 37

Which of the following poses a significant challenge to the population of North America?

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Aging population

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Overpopulation

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High unemployment rates

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Lack of access to healthcare

Question 38

In what way did immigration contribute to the growth and development of North America's population?

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Increased labor force and diversity

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Caused widespread social unrest

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Reduced population density

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Led to population decline in other regions

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a key factor influencing the distribution of population in North America?

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Abundance of natural gas reserves

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Availability of water resources

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Climate patterns

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Terrain characteristics

Question 40

What is the primary reason for the rapid population growth in Mexico?

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Sustained high birth rates

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Low infant mortality rates

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Influx of international migrants

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Improved healthcare access

Question 41

Which of the following is a significant challenge associated with the aging population of North America?

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Increased strain on healthcare systems

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Reduced political participation

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Enhanced social mobility

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Increased economic competitiveness

Question 42

What is the primary factor driving the migration of people from rural to urban areas in North America?

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Availability of job opportunities

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Access to higher education

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Improved quality of healthcare

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Cultural attractions and amenities

Question 43

Which characteristic is distinctive of the population of Canada?

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High proportion of foreign-born residents

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Extremely low fertility rates

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Unusually high population density

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Rapidly aging population

Question 44

What is a potential consequence of population decline in a region?

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Economic downturn and decline

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Environmental improvements

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Enhanced social cohesion

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Increased political stability

Question 45

Which of the following is a potential government policy to address population aging?

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Raising the age of retirement

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Reducing immigration quotas

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Diminishing investments in education

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Curtailing healthcare expenditures

Question 46

Explain the difference between population density and population distribution.

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Population density measures the number of people per unit area, while population distribution describes the spatial arrangement of people within an area.

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Population density is a measure of the average number of people in a country, while population distribution is a measure of the number of people in different regions.

Question 47

Why is it crucial to study population trends?

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To anticipate and plan for future societal needs and challenges

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To satisfy historical curiosity

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To accurately predict the future

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To make comparisons between countries

Question 48

Which of the following factors has had the GREATEST impact on the distribution of population in North America?

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Availability of natural resources, such as fertile land and water

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The proximity to major transportation routes

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The influence of European colonization

Question 49

The term 'megacity' refers to a city with a population of over:

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10 million

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1 million

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5 million

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2 million

Question 50

Which of these countries has the HIGHEST population density in North America?

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Canada

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United States

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Greenland

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Mexico

Question 51

The 'baby boom' generation in North America refers to individuals born between:

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1946 and 1964

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1965 and 1980

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1930 and 1945

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1981 and 1996

Question 52

What is the PRIMARY reason for the recent increase in immigration to North America?

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Economic opportunities and a higher standard of living

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Political instability in other regions

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Climate change and natural disasters

Question 53

Which of the following is a significant challenge facing the aging population in North America?

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Increased strain on healthcare and social security systems

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Higher birth rates

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A decline in the workforce

Question 54

The concept of 'cultural mosaic' best describes the population of which North American country?

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Canada

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United States

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Mexico

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Greenland

Question 55

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

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High levels of immigration from other countries

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High birth rates

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Improvements in healthcare and sanitation

Question 56

The term 'demographic transition' refers to:

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A shift in population growth patterns from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates

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The movement of people from rural areas to urban areas

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The increase in the average life expectancy

Question 57

Which of the following is a key opportunity presented by the growing population in North America?

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A larger workforce and potential for economic growth

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Greater demand for housing and infrastructure

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Increased pressure on natural resources