Human Systems: Population and Resources - Online Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following factors does NOT directly influence population growth?

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Literacy rate

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Birth rate

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Death rate

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Migration

Question 2

Which of the following factors does NOT have a direct impact on a region's population growth rate?

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Climate patterns

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Birth rate

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Death rate

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Migration patterns

Question 3

Which factor has the least direct influence on population growth?

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Education level

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Fertility rate

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Mortality rate

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Immigration rate

Question 4

Which of the following factors does NOT directly impact the population growth rate of a country?

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Medical advancements

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Birth rate

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Death rate

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Net migration

Question 5

Which factor does NOT directly contribute to population growth?

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Reduced agricultural productivity

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Lower death rates

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Higher birth rates

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More people moving into an area

Question 6

Which factor is a primary contributor to population growth in developing countries?

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Enhanced healthcare and public health, leading to lower mortality rates

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Rapid economic growth and industrialization

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Strict government policies to limit population growth

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Universal access to education, empowering individuals to make informed choices

Question 7

Which of the following is **not** a key factor that affects population growth?

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Economic development

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Fertility rate

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Mortality rate

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Migration

Question 8

In the demographic transition model, which stage is defined by both high birth rates and high death rates?

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Stage 1

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Stage 2

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Stage 3

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Stage 4

Question 9

Which characteristic uniquely defines the third stage of the Demographic Transition Model?

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Falling birth rates and rising life expectancy

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High birth and death rates

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Rapid population growth due to medical progress

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Stable population size due to equal birth and death rates

Question 10

Which factor does NOT directly affect the rate of population growth?

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Economic disparity

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Birth rate

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Death rate

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Net migration

Question 11

In Stage 4 of the Demographic Transition Model, what is a defining characteristic of the population?

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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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Rapid population growth

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Declining population

Question 12

In which phase of the Demographic Transition Model do countries usually experience a surge in population growth due to falling death rates?

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Phase 2

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Phase 1

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Phase 3

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Phase 4

Question 13

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

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Stage 1: Pre-industrial

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Stage 2: Transitional

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Stage 3: Industrial

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Stage 4: Post-industrial

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the demographic transition model?

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A model that outlines stages of population change characterized by vital rates, such as birth and death rates, and their trends.

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A model that predicts population growth based on birth rate and death rate only.

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A model that predicts population growth based on migration patterns and urbanization trends.

Question 15

Which of the following is a key characteristic of **non-renewable** energy sources?

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Finite in quantity

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Environmentally friendly

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Reliable

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Cost-effective

Question 16

Which principle does NOT align with sustainable resource management?

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Maximizing profits from resource extraction

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Prioritizing renewable resources

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Balancing resource use and ecosystem protection

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Promoting resource efficiency and waste reduction

Question 17

Which characteristic is typically seen in the population structure of developed countries in Stage 4 of the demographic transition model?

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A high dependency ratio of elderly people

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A high proportion of young people with high birth rates

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A high infant mortality rate

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A majority of the population working in agriculture

Question 18

Which factor significantly reduced death rates during the second stage of the Demographic Transition Model?

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Public health improvements and medical advancements

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Urbanization and industrialization

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Improved agricultural practices

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Increased access to education

Question 19

What is the main factor that determines the availability and accessibility of energy sources in different regions of the world?

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Geological formations

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Technological advancements

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Political borders

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Socioeconomic conditions

Question 20

Which factor does NOT directly contribute to population growth?

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Improved literacy rate

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Increased birth rate

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Reduced death rate

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Increased immigration

Question 21

Which of the following factors does NOT directly influence a population's life expectancy?

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Political stability of the country

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Access to healthcare services

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Availability and quality of healthcare facilities

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Nutritional status of the population

Question 22

Which energy source is renewable and does not release greenhouse gases, contributing to climate change?

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Solar energy

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear energy

Question 23

Which of these factors does NOT directly influence population growth?

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Climate change

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Birth rate

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Death rate

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Immigration

Question 24

In assessing the sustainability of mineral resource extraction, which factor is of utmost importance?

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Minimizing the environmental impact of mining operations

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Utilizing renewable energy sources during extraction

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Maximizing revenue from mineral sales

Question 25

Which energy source category has seen a consistent rise in global consumption over recent decades?

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Fossil fuels (e.g., oil, coal, natural gas)

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Renewable energy sources (e.g., solar, wind)

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Nuclear energy (from atomic reactions)

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Geothermal energy (from Earth's core heat)

Question 26

What has been the primary driver of the substantial population growth in the UK in recent decades?

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C. High levels of net immigration

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A. Increased birth rates

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B. Decreased death rates

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D. A combination of increased birth rates and net immigration

Question 27

Which of the following is not a stage in the demographic transition model?

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Urbanization

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Pre-industrial

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Industrial

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Post-industrial

Question 28

In the demographic transition model, stage 4 is 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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Rapid population growth

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Declining population

Question 29

What is the primary challenge in ensuring the sustainability of mineral resource extraction?

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Minimizing environmental damage and preserving biodiversity during extraction

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Technological limitations in extraction methods

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Economic viability of sustainable practices

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Environmental regulations on mining activities

Question 30

Which of these is a 'pull' factor that encourages people to migrate?

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Availability of better job opportunities in the destination country

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War or political instability in the home country

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Lack of access to healthcare in the home country

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Environmental disasters in the destination country

Question 31

Which of the following is a **primary** consequence of rapid population growth and urbanization, especially in developing nations?

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Environmental degradation and resource depletion

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Increased access to healthcare and education

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Improved sanitation and hygiene

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Reduced unemployment and poverty

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence people to migrate?

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Personal preferences

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Economic opportunities

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Environmental disasters

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Political conflicts

Question 33

What is a crucial factor for sustainable resource management?

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Considering both environmental and socio-economic aspects of resource management

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Prioritizing short-term economic gains over long-term environmental stability

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Exploiting resources to their fullest extent to meet current needs

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Ignoring the rights and livelihoods of local communities impacted by resource extraction

Question 34

Sustainable resource management balances using resources now with protecting them for the future. Which principle is key to this goal?

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Using renewable resources at a rate that allows them to naturally replenish

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Using non-renewable resources quickly for short-term gain

Question 35

In developing countries, which factor is the primary driver of population growth?

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High fertility rates

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Increased life expectancy

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Reduced infant mortality

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Migration from developed countries

Question 36

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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Improved healthcare

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Family reunification

Question 37

What is the term for the movement of people within a country, often from rural to urban areas?

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Internal migration

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Emigration

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Immigration

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Transmigration

Question 38

Which of the following resources is considered non-renewable?

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Coal

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Water

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Wood

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Solar energy

Question 39

What is the main goal of sustainable development?

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To meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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To maximize economic growth without regard for environmental consequences.

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To prioritize social justice over environmental protection.

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To promote rapid industrialization at all costs.

Question 40

What is the term for the ability of an ecosystem to maintain its equilibrium and recover from disturbances?

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Resilience

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Productivity

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Biodiversity

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Carrying capacity

Question 41

What is the significance of the precautionary principle in environmental decision-making?

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It allows for decisions to be made even when there is scientific uncertainty.

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It requires that decisions be based on the best available scientific evidence.

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It prohibits the use of new technologies until their safety is proven beyond a doubt.

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It allows for economic interests to override environmental concerns.

Question 42

Which of the following is **NOT** a key factor influencing population growth rates?

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Climate change

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Birth rates

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Death rates

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Migration patterns

Question 43

What is the term used to describe the movement of people **across international borders**?

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Immigration

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Emigration

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Net migration

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Remittance

Question 44

Which of the following resources is considered **non-renewable**?

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Fossil fuels

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Water

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Soil

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Timber

Question 45

What is the term used to describe the number of people per unit **area**?

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Population density

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Population growth rate

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Population distribution

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Population structure

Question 46

What is a key difference between developed and developing countries in terms of population growth patterns?

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Developed countries typically have a larger percentage of **elderly** population

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Developed countries typically have higher birth rates

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Developing countries typically have higher death rates

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Developing countries typically have a higher rate of urbanization

Question 47

How do education and public awareness campaigns primarily contribute to promoting sustainable population practices and resource conservation?

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Equipping individuals with knowledge, skills, and values

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Enforcing strict regulations and penalties

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Offering financial incentives for responsible choices

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Tracking and evaluating progress towards sustainability goals

Question 48

According to which theory does population growth have a predictable pattern and slows as resources become scarce?

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Malthusian

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Demographic Transition

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Optimum Population

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Friedman

Question 49

What is the term for people moving 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 50

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

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Coal

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Water

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Wood

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Wind

Question 51

What describes the maximum population size an environment can support without degradation?

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Carrying capacity

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Population density

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Growth rate

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Demographic momentum

Question 52

What is the term for dividing a country into smaller political units?

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Devolution

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Demography

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Decolonization

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Depletion

Question 53

Which of the following is NOT a push factor for migration?

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Job opportunities

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Poverty

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War

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Natural disasters

Question 54

What is the process of making resources more efficient and less wasteful?

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Conservation

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Sustainability

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Restoration

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Depletion

Question 55

Which of the following is NOT a primary factor driving population growth?

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Environmental degradation

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Increased birth rates

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Improved healthcare

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Reduced mortality rates

Question 56

The movement of people from one place to settle permanently in 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 57

Which of the following is a challenge associated with rapid urban growth in developing countries?

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Increased housing demand

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Improved access to education

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Reduced pollution levels

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Enhanced employment opportunities

Question 58

The theory proposed by Thomas Malthus, which suggests that population growth will eventually be checked by resource scarcity, is known as:

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Malthusian theory

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Demographic transition model

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Carrying capacity theory

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Neo-Malthusian theory

Question 59

The process by which a society transitions from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates is known as:

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Demographic transition

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Population decline

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Urbanization

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Industrialization

Question 60

The concept of 'carrying capacity' refers to:

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The maximum population size that an environment can support indefinitely

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The minimum population size that a species needs to survive

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The rate at which a population grows or declines

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The amount of resources available to a population at any given time

Question 61

What term refers to the relocation of individuals from rural areas to urban centers?

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Urbanization

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Emigration

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Immigration

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Internal migration

Question 62

Which theory proposes that population growth will eventually exceed resource availability?

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Malthusian theory

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Carrying capacity theory

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Ecological footprint theory

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Neo-Malthusian theory

Question 63

How can renewable resources be distinguished from non-renewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished, while non-renewable resources cannot

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Non-renewable resources are more abundant than renewable resources

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Renewable resources are only found in developed countries

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There is no distinction between the two types of resources

Question 64

What is the overarching focus of the 'Human Systems: Population and Resources' unit?

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Examining the relationship between population and resources

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Developing strategies for sustainable development

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Analyzing migration trends

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Evaluating government policies