Population Change: Factors, Processes, and Societal Implications

Question 1

Which of these factors does NOT affect fertility rates?

Accepted Answer

Average lifespan

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Access to birth control

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Education level

Question 2

Which stage is NOT included in the Demographic Transition Model?

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Demographic Explosion

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Pre-industrial

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Industrial

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Post-industrial

Question 3

What is the term used to describe the number of people added to or subtracted from a population through migration?

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Net migration

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Carrying capacity

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Gross emigration

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Population change

Question 4

What is the term for the maximum population size that an ecosystem can sustainably support over time?

Accepted Answer

Carrying capacity

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Ecological footprint

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Population density

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Birth rate

Question 5

Which of the following is a characteristic of a rapidly aging population?

Accepted Answer

Higher proportion of elderly people

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Increased birth rates

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Lower life expectancy

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Stable migration patterns

Question 6

What is the term for the difference between the number of births and the number of deaths in a population?

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Natural increase

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Net migration

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Population growth rate

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of rural-to-urban migration?

Accepted Answer

Improved access to education in rural areas

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Strained urban infrastructure

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Depopulation of rural areas

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Increased housing demand in cities

Question 8

What is the name of the international organization that monitors and collects data on population trends worldwide?

Accepted Answer

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

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World Health Organization (WHO)

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World Bank

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International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Question 9

Which of the following factors does NOT influence population change?

Accepted Answer

Climate change

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Death rates

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Migration

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Birth rates

Question 10

Which of the following is a consequence of population decline?

Accepted Answer

Increased economic burden on the working population

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Increased demand for housing

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Higher levels of immigration

Question 11

Which of the following is a characteristic of a rapidly growing population pyramid?

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Wide base and narrow top

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Symmetrical shape

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Narrow base and wide top

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Inverted shape

Question 12

Which of the following is a potential environmental impact of rapid population growth?

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Deforestation

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Improved air quality

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Expansion of protected areas

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Increased biodiversity

Question 13

Which of the following is a type of migration that involves people moving from rural to urban areas?

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Urbanization

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Remigration

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Emigration

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Immigration

Question 14

Which of the following is a characteristic of a zero population growth rate?

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Equal birth and death rates

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Fluctuating birth and 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 15

Which of the following is a potential benefit of population decline?

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Reduced strain on environmental resources

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Improved healthcare outcomes

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Increased economic growth

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Heightened political stability

Question 16

Which of the following factors can contribute to an increase in the birth rate?

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Improved healthcare and education

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Rising unemployment

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High infant mortality rate

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Increased emigration

Question 17

What is the term used to describe the movement of people into a particular area?

Accepted Answer

Immigration

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Fertility rate

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Natural increase

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Emigration

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Social inequality and strain on resources

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Increased economic productivity

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Improved healthcare

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Reduced environmental degradation

Question 19

What is the name of the theory that suggests that population growth follows a sigmoid curve?

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Demographic transition model

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Malthusian theory

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Gravity model

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Push-pull theory

Question 20

How is the total fertility rate (TFR) calculated?

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Number of live births per woman of childbearing age over a specific period

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Number of live births per 1,000 population

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Number of deaths per 1,000 population

Question 21

What is a push factor that can lead to emigration?

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Political instability or conflict

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Better climate

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Improved healthcare

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Economic opportunities

Question 22

Which of the following benefits is associated with using multiple sources of data in population studies?

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Increased accuracy and reliability of findings

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Saved time

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Easier data collection

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Reduced cost

Question 23

What is the primary reason for the declining death rate in developed countries?

Accepted Answer

Advances in medical technology and healthcare

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Increased fertility rates

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Improved nutrition

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Reduced immigration

Question 24

How does population change affect the demand for housing?

Accepted Answer

Increased population growth generally leads to increased demand for housing

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Population decline leads to increased demand for housing

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Increased population growth leads to decreased demand for housing