Population and Settlements: Distribution, Growth, and Types

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences population growth and decline?

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Political stability

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Birth rate

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Death rate

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Migration

Question 2

Which of the following is a characteristic of a rural settlement?

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Agricultural activities

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High population density

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Large-scale infrastructure

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Skyscrapers

Question 3

What is the process by which people move from rural areas to urban areas called?

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Urbanization

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Migration

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Industrialization

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Suburbanization

Question 4

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

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Population density

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Carrying capacity

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Birth rate

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Death rate

Question 5

Which of the following is **not** a type of rural settlement?

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City

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Village

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Town

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Hamlet

Question 6

What is the term used to describe the average number of people living in a given area?

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Population density

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Carrying capacity

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Birth rate

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Life expectancy

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of a megacity with a population of over 10 million?

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Tokyo

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London

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Manchester

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Bristol

Question 8

What is the term used to describe the movement of people from one country to another?

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International migration

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Internal migration

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Urban migration

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Rural migration

Question 9

Which of the following is **not** a potential benefit of migration?

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Reduced labor force

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Economic growth

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Cultural exchange

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Increased diversity

Question 10

A settlement characterized by dense population, high-rise buildings, and an economic focus is classified as:

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Urban

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Suburban

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Rural

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Coastal

Question 11

The average number of individuals residing in a specific area is known as:

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Population density

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Population growth rate

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Life expectancy

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Birth rate

Question 12

The concept of carrying capacity refers to:

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The maximum sustainable population size in a given area

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The frequency of population increase

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The average population density

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The current number of inhabitants in an area

Question 13

Which factor does NOT directly influence population growth?

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Government policies

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Birth rate

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Death rate

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Migration

Question 14

What type of settlement is typically characterized by high population density, tall buildings, and a lack of open space?

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Urban city

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Rural village

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Suburban town

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Coastal resort

Question 15

What is the term for the idea that certain characteristics of a population remain relatively stable over time?

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Demographic equilibrium

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Demographic transition model

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Population pyramid

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Natural increase rate

Question 16

Which of the following is considered a sustainable population policy?

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Providing education and healthcare

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Restricting immigration

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Encouraging large families

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Investing in fossil fuels

Question 17

What is the central concept of the demographic transition model?

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The relationship between population growth and economic development

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The patterns of migration within and between countries

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The distribution of settlements based on environmental factors

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The impact of population change on the environment

Question 18

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

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Urbanization

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Emigration

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Immigration

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Suburbanization

Question 19

Which of the following is a characteristic of a dispersed settlement pattern?

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Houses are spread out over a wide area

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Houses are concentrated in a compact area

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There is a distinct village center

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There are many public amenities

Question 20

Which of the following is a potential consequence of rapid population growth?

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Increased strain on resources and infrastructure

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Improved quality of life for all citizens

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Reduced environmental degradation

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Lower unemployment rates

Question 21

Which country has the highest population density on Earth?

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Monaco

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United Kingdom

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India

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China

Question 22

Which of the following is a characteristic of developed nations?

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High literacy rates and educational attainment

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High infant mortality rates

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Low life expectancy

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Large populations of subsistence farmers

Question 23

Which region is currently experiencing a significant population decline?

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Eastern Europe

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Sub-Saharan Africa

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Southeast Asia

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Western Europe

Question 24

Which type of settlement typically has a high population density and a regular street pattern?

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Urban

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Rural

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Suburban

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Hamlet

Question 25

What is the term used to describe the number of people living in a given area?

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Population density

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Birth rate

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Death rate

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Population growth rate

Question 26

Which country has the highest population density?

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Monaco

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United States

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India

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China

Question 27

What is the relationship between population growth and economic development?

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It is complex and varies depending on factors like education and technology.

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Economic development always leads to population growth.

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Population growth always leads to economic development.

Question 28

Which of the following is a common challenge associated with rapid population growth?

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Strain on resources like housing and food

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Improved standard of living

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Increased productivity

Question 29

What is the term used to describe the movement of people from one place to another?

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Migration

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Suburbanization

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Urbanization

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Gentrification

Question 30

Which type of migration involves people moving from rural areas to urban areas?

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Urbanization

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Emigration

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Transmigration

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Immigration

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to suburbanization?

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Decline in manufacturing jobs

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Desire for more space and privacy

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Improved transportation systems

Question 32

The term for the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas is:

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Urbanization

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Industrialization

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Migration

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Emigration

Question 33

Which of the following is typically a feature of a high-density settlement?

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High proportion of buildings with multiple floors

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Large open spaces

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Detached houses

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Wide roads

Question 34

The theory which proposes that population growth will continue until resources are exhausted is known as the:

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Malthusian theory

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Environmental carrying capacity theory

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Demographic transition theory

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Neo-Malthusian theory

Question 35

Which of the following countries has the highest population density worldwide?

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Monaco

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India

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United States

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China

Question 36

The term for a person's movement within the boundaries of their own country is:

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Internal migration

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Transmigration

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Immigration

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Emigration

Question 37

The term used to describe the number of people per unit area is:

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Population density

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Population carrying capacity

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Population distribution

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Population growth rate