Population Geography: Study the Distribution and Dynamics of Human Populations

Question 1

What term describes the movement of individuals into and out of an area?

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Migration

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Emigration

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Immigration

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Population growth

Question 2

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

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Urbanisation

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Ruralisation

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Emigration

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Immigration

Question 3

What is the relationship between population growth and economic development?

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Depends on the specific country and context

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A positive relationship

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A negative relationship

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No relationship

Question 4

Which characteristic is typical of a youthful population pyramid?

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A wide base and narrow top

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A narrow base and wide top

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A balanced base and top

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A population that is decreasing

Question 5

What term represents the number of deaths per thousand individuals in a population?

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Death rate

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Birth rate

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Life expectancy

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Population density

Question 6

What is the distinction between demographic and epidemiological transitions?

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Demographic transition focuses on population size, while epidemiological transition focuses on health and mortality.

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Epidemiological transition focuses on population size, while demographic transition focuses on health and mortality.

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They are essentially the same concept.

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They are not related.

Question 7

What is the definition of carrying capacity in an ecological context?

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The maximum population size that can be sustained indefinitely by an environment

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The population size at which the birth rate equals the death rate

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The average population size over a period of time

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The population size at which resources are fully utilized

Question 8

Which of these factors does NOT directly affect population change?

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Climate change

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Birth rates

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Death rates

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Migration

Question 9

What term refers to the total number of individuals living in a population at a given time?

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Population size

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Population density

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Carrying capacity

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Population growth rate

Question 10

Which demographic measure represents the proportion of individuals in different age groups within a population?

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Age structure

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Death rate

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Birth rate

Question 11

What is the primary factor that contributes to an increase in population size?

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Natural increase (excess of births over deaths)

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Improved healthcare

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Immigration

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Emigration

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of uncontrolled population growth?

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Enhanced economic development

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Increased poverty and social inequality

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Political instability and conflicts

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Resource depletion and environmental degradation

Question 13

What is the term used to describe the maximum population size that an ecosystem can support without adverse effects?

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Carrying capacity

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Environmental footprint

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Population threshold

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Optimum population

Question 14

What is the primary reason for the increasing proportion of older individuals in developed countries?

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Increased life expectancy and declining fertility rates

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Improved healthcare systems

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Increased immigration of older individuals

Question 15

Which of the following is a significant challenge associated with rapid urbanization?

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Expansion of slums and informal settlements

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Increased availability of employment opportunities

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Improved public transportation and green spaces

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Reduced air and noise pollution

Question 16

What is the term for the process in which people move from rural areas to settle in cities?

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Urbanization

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Emigration

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Immigration

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Migration

Question 17

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

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Government policies

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Climate

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Landforms

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Water resources

Question 18

The term 'demographic transition' describes:

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The shift from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates over time

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The rapid increase in population growth

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The movement of people from rural to urban areas

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The impact of climate change on population growth

Question 19

What is a likely consequence of rapid population growth?

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Increased pressure on resources like water and food

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Improved healthcare for all

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Reduced pollution levels

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Lower levels of poverty

Question 20

The movement of people from one place to another, permanently or temporarily, is called:

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Migration

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Urbanization

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Immigration

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Emigration

Question 21

The 'carrying capacity' of an environment refers to:

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The maximum population size that can be supported by available resources without causing long-term damage

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The rate at which a population is growing or shrinking

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The ability of a population to adapt to changing conditions

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The density of a population within a specific area

Question 22

Which of these is a potential environmental consequence of large population growth?

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Deforestation due to increased demand for land and resources

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Lower water consumption due to more efficient use

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Improved air quality due to reduced industrial activity

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Increased biodiversity due to new habitats being created

Question 23

What does the term 'overpopulation' mean?

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When a population exceeds the carrying capacity of its environment, leading to unsustainable resource use and potential damage

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When the population is shrinking

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When the birth rate is higher than the death rate

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When the population density is high in a specific area

Question 24

Which of the following is a policy that governments can use to address overpopulation concerns?

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Family planning programs that provide access to contraception and education

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Encouraging increased immigration to relieve pressure on resources

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Increased deforestation to provide more land for agriculture

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Reducing economic development to limit resource consumption

Question 25

The concept of a 'sustainable population' refers to:

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A population size that can be maintained over time without depleting resources or damaging the environment, ensuring future generations have what they need

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A population size that is constantly shrinking

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A population size that is evenly distributed across a country

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A population size that is constantly growing