Population Distribution: Patterns, Factors, and Impacts

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences the distribution of human population?

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Climate change

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Cultural factors

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Economic factors

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Environmental factors

Question 2

Which of the following is a characteristic of a densely populated area?

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High population density (number of people per square kilometer)

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Limited access to resources

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Large amounts of undeveloped land

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Low levels of economic activity

Question 3

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

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Urbanization

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Emigration

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Immigration

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Migration

Question 4

What is the term used to describe the age distribution of a population?

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Population pyramid

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Demographic transition model

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Life expectancy

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Fertility rate

Question 5

Which of the following is a characteristic of a young population?

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High birth rates and low death rates

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Low birth rates and high death rates

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Balanced birth and death rates

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Aging population

Question 6

What is the term used to describe the average number of children born to a woman during her reproductive years?

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Fertility rate

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Birth rate

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Life expectancy

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Mortality rate

Question 7

What is the term used to describe the process of population decline?

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Depopulation

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Migration

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Urbanization

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Aging

Question 8

In the Demographic Transition Model, which stage is characterized by high birth and death rates?

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Stage 1

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Stage 2

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Stage 3

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a physical factor influencing population distribution?

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Birth rate

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Availability of water

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Soil fertility

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Climate

Question 10

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

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Population density

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Birth rate

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Population distribution

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Population growth rate

Question 11

Which of the following is a common characteristic of areas with high population density?

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Increased pollution levels

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Low cost of living

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High unemployment rates

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Abundant green spaces

Question 12

What is the primary driver of population growth in developed countries today?

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Increased life expectancy

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Improved healthcare

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High birth rates

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Immigration

Question 13

Which of the following is a push factor that can motivate people to migrate?

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War or conflict

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Improved healthcare

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Economic opportunities

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Better education

Question 14

What is the term used to describe the movement of people from rural areas to cities?

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Urbanization

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Immigration

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Emigration

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Migration

Question 15

What is the name of the theory that proposes a predictable pattern of population growth and decline over time?

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Demographic transition model

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Environmental determinism theory

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Neo-Malthusian theory

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Malthusian theory

Question 16

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

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Strain on resources

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Improved living standards

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Reduced poverty

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Increased economic productivity

Question 17

What is the term used to describe the way in which a population is distributed across a geographical area?

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Population distribution

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Population growth

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Population density

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Migration

Question 18

Rapid population growth is characterized by:

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High birth rate and low death rate

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Low birth rate and high death rate

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Low birth rate and low death rate

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High birth rate and high death rate

Question 19

Uneven population distribution can lead to:

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Overcrowding and resource strain

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Reduced pollution

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Improved economic development

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Increased job opportunities

Question 20

A technique used to visually represent population distribution is:

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Choropleth map

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Scatter plot

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Bar graph

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Pie chart

Question 21

A major reason for rural-to-urban migration in developing countries is:

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Lack of economic opportunities in rural areas

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Better healthcare facilities in urban areas

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Improved education system in urban areas

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Cultural attractions in urban areas

Question 22

High population density can result in:

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Increased pollution

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Improved quality of life

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Decreased government spending

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Reduced economic growth

Question 23

A factor that can influence changes in population distribution over time is:

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Technological advancements

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Stable migration patterns

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Unchanging political boundaries

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Constant birth and death rates