Population and Settlement: Comprehensive Learning Quizzes for Sixth Form Geography

Question 1

How should fieldwork data be primarily utilized in geographical study?

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To aid in the development and refinement of geographical theories

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As a conclusive source of answers to research questions

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To provide a detailed description of a specific location without broader geographical context

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To collect data without a clear research question or theoretical framework

Question 2

For qualitative data collected through interviews and observations, which analytical method is most appropriate?

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Thematic analysis

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Statistical analysis

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Regression analysis

Question 3

When choosing a site for a geographical investigation, which of the following is NOT a primary factor to consider?

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Researcher's personal preference for the site

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Accessibility of the site

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Representativeness of the site

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Availability of existing data about the site

Question 4

How does population growth affect the availability of natural resources? Discuss the challenges and opportunities that arise from this relationship.

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Increased population can increase demand for resources, potentially leading to conflicts and environmental damage.

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Population growth can provide workers and drive economic growth, potentially leading to more investment in resource development and sustainability.

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Population growth always leads to a decrease in natural resource availability.

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Population growth has no significant impact on the availability of natural resources.

Question 5

Which of the following best exemplifies a rural settlement?

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Kirkbymoorside

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London

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Brighton

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Cambridge

Question 6

Which of the following is not a key characteristic of urbanization?

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Absence of agricultural employment

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Increased population density

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Expansion of infrastructure

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Increased rural-urban migration

Question 7

What is the term for the permanent movement of people from one place to another?

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Migration

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Immigration

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Emigration

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Displacement

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a migration policy?

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Environmental policy

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Open borders policy

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Asylum policy

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Border controls

Question 9

Which field of study focuses on the distribution and characteristics of populations?

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Demography

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Sociology

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Geography

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Economics

Question 10

What is a demographic transition model?

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A model that describes the stages of population growth and change in a country

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A model that solely predicts future population trends

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A model that explains the exclusive causes of population decline

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A model that measures only the impact of migration on population

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a commonly recognized challenge associated with rapid urbanization?

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Accelerated economic growth

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Housing shortages

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Environmental pollution

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Traffic congestion

Question 12

What is the term used to describe the movement of people within a city?

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Intra-urban migration

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Inter-urban migration

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Rural-urban migration

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Urban-rural migration

Question 13

What is the term used to describe a city with a population exceeding 10 million people?

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Megacity

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Metropolis

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Cosmopolis

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Urban sprawl

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences the growth of urbanization?

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Declining population growth rates

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Increased economic opportunities and job creation

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Improved healthcare and education

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Technological advancements

Question 15

Identify the primary economic activity that drives economic development and urbanization:

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Services

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Agriculture

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Industry

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Tourism

Question 16

Select the term that describes the spatial distribution and arrangement of settlements in a region:

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Settlement pattern

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Urban hierarchy

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Primacy

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Density

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a sustainable settlement?

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High levels of social inequality and segregation

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Efficient use of resources and reduced environmental footprint

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Strong community ties and social cohesion

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Support for sustainable transportation and green infrastructure

Question 18

Select the term that describes the process of increased interconnectedness and integration among settlements across borders:

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Globalization

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Urbanization

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Primacy

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Convergence

Question 19

The movement of people from rural areas to urban areas is called:

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Urbanization

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Emigration

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Immigration

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Migration

Question 20

Which of the following is a 'push' factor for migration?

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Political instability

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Economic opportunities

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Better healthcare

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Desire for adventure

Question 21

According to the Demographic Transition Model, population growth rates:

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Eventually stabilize

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Always remain high

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Always exceed death rates

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Always exceed birth rates

Question 22

A city with a population exceeding 10 million is termed a:

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Megacity

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Metropolitan area

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Urban center

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Cosmopolitan hub

Question 23

'Carrying capacity' refers to:

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The maximum population an environment can sustainably support

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The minimum population an environment can support

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The rate of population growth

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The average age of a population

Question 24

The process by which people move from rural areas to urban areas is known as:

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Urbanization

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Immigration

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Emigration

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Ruralization

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a megacity?

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Declining economic activity

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Population exceeding 10 million

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Extensive infrastructure development

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Global cultural significance

Question 26

The theory that describes the progression of societies from pre-industrial to industrial to post-industrial stages is known as:

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Rostow's Model of Economic Growth

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Malthusian Theory of Population

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Demographic Transition Model

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Gravity Model of Spatial Interaction

Question 27

The model that describes the relationship between the distance between two places and the likelihood of interaction between them is known as:

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Gravity Model

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Rank-Size Rule

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Central Place Theory

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Diffusion Model

Question 28

The study of the size, structure, and distribution of human populations is known as:

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Demography

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Sociology

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Geography

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Economics

Question 29

Which of the following is a sub-discipline of geography that focuses on the relationship between humans and their environment?

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Human Geography

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Physical Geography

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Biogeography

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Climatology

Question 30

The concept that suggests that people are more likely to interact with closer locations is known as:

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Distance Decay

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Central Place Theory

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Gravity Model

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Von Thünen Model

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a key determinant of urbanization?

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Cultural traditions

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Economic development

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Political stability

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Technological advancement

Question 32

The uneven distribution of population within a region is referred to as:

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Population distribution

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Population density

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Urbanization

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Migration

Question 33

The theory that economic development leads to a decline in birth rates is known as the:

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Demographic transition theory

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Malthusian theory

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Kuznets curve

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Rostow's model

Question 34

What is the main driver of economic development in most urban areas?

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Services

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Agriculture

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Manufacturing

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Mining

Question 35

Which of the following settlement patterns is characterized by a dispersed population?

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Hamlet

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Linear

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Urban

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Suburban

Question 36

What is the term used to describe the process of dividing a city into smaller units for administrative purposes?

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Zoning

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Gerrymandering

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Redlining

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Segregation

Question 37

Which of the following is a measure of population density?

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Number of people per square kilometer

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Percentage of land area covered

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Average household size

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Birth rate per 1,000 population

Question 38

Which of the following is a primary driver of urbanization?

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Technological advancements and economic opportunities

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Political stability and environmental factors

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High birth rates and limited resources

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Rural-urban migration and suburbanization

Question 39

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

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Rural-urban migration

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Emigration

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Immigration

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Urban-rural migration

Question 40

A region where over half of the population resides in urban areas is termed a(n):

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Urbanized region

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Suburban region

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Rural region

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Mixed region

Question 41

Which theory posits that economic growth leads to a shift from primary to tertiary industries in employment?

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Rostow's stages of economic growth

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Malthusian theory

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Kuznets demographic transition model

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Marxist theory

Question 42

Which of the following is an example of a megacity?

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London

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Manchester

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Birmingham

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Dublin

Question 43

The scientific study of human populations is known as:

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Demography

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Geography

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Sociology

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Ecology

Question 44

The age-sex structure of a population can be visually represented using a:

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Population pyramid

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Histogram

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Bar chart

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Pie chart

Question 45

The permanent relocation of individuals or groups from one location to another is known as:

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Migration

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Emigration

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Immigration

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Urbanization

Question 46

Which of the following is considered a push factor for migration?

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Conflict, war, or political instability

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Job opportunities or economic advancement

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Education or improved healthcare

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Strong family or community ties

Question 47

The theoretical model proposing that economic development leads to a shift from rural to urban areas is known as:

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Kuznets' Urbanization Hypothesis

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Rostow's Stages of Economic Growth

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Lewis's Two-Sector Model

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Neoclassical Growth Theory

Question 48

Which of the following best describes a dispersed rural settlement pattern?

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Isolated farms or homesteads scattered across a landscape

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Villages with close-knit housing units

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Towns with a central hub and surrounding residential areas

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Cities with high-rise buildings and densely populated neighborhoods

Question 49

The process of upgrading and improving the living conditions of informal settlements, often characterized by inadequate housing and infrastructure, is termed:

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Slums upgrading

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Urban renewal

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Gentrification

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Decentralization

Question 50

Which of the following is NOT a key factor influencing the distribution of human populations?

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Geological conditions

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Climate

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Availability of water resources

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Socioeconomic factors

Question 51

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

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Urbanization

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Emigration

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Immigration

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Suburbanization

Question 52

A distinguishing characteristic of a 'megacity' is:

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A population exceeding 10 million inhabitants

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A high concentration of financial and economic activity

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Rapid population growth

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Exceptionally low population density

Question 53

According to the 'push-pull' model of migration, individuals are driven by:

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Both favorable and unfavorable factors in their origin and destination locations

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Primarily environmental factors in their origin location

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Exclusively economic factors in their destination location

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Solely cultural factors in their origin location

Question 54

The concept of 'carrying capacity' refers to:

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The maximum population size that an environment can sustain indefinitely

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The average rate of population growth in a given region

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The density of population in a particular location

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The proportion of a population living below the poverty line

Question 55

The 'demographic transition model' describes the typical pattern of population change observed in:

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Both developing and developed countries

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Developing countries

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Developed countries

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Neither developing nor developed countries

Question 56

An example of a 'pull' factor in migration is:

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Economic opportunities

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War and persecution

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Natural disasters

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Political instability

Question 57

The field of study that focuses on human populations and their relationship with the environment is:

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Population geography

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Demography

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Sociology

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Human geography

Question 58

In terms of population characteristics, developed countries are typically characterized by:

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Low birth rates and low death rates

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High birth rates and high death rates

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Low birth rates and high death rates

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High birth rates and low death rates

Question 59

The term for the percentage of a population residing in urban areas is:

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Urbanization rate

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Settlement index

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Population density

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Migration rate

Question 60

The theory that describes the stages of economic development and their corresponding population growth patterns is known as:

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Demographic Transition Model

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Rostow's Model

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Malthusian Theory

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Urbanization Cycle

Question 61

When people relocate from one nation to another, it is referred to as:

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International migration

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Internal migration

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Rural-urban migration

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Suburbanization

Question 62

Define the primary characteristics of an urban settlement.

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High population density and concentration

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Small size and limited infrastructure

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Low economic activity and limited job opportunities

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Predominantly rural surroundings and agricultural activities

Question 63

Identify the significant factor that has driven urbanization in the UK during the past centuries.

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Industrialization and the growth of manufacturing

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Agricultural revolution and increased rural productivity

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Political instability and conflict in urban areas

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Technological advancements and improved transportation

Question 64

Identify the factor that typically acts as a push force, motivating individuals to leave their home country and migrate elsewhere.

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War and conflict

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Economic opportunities and better living conditions

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Education and access to higher learning

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Family reunification and connections