Population and Resources: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 9 Geography

Question 1

Societies face ethical challenges when allocating resources due to growing populations and limited resources. Which approach is most ethical?

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Balancing the needs of both current and future generations, ensuring long-term sustainability.

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Prioritizing the needs of current generations, even at the expense of future generations.

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Distributing resources based on economic factors, giving more to those who can pay.

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Distributing resources equally among all individuals, regardless of need or circumstances.

Question 2

How do cultural beliefs and practices, such as those related to family size and gender roles, impact population growth patterns in different regions?

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Cultural practices can influence population growth by affecting fertility rates, family planning choices, and marriage patterns.

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Cultural practices have no effect on population growth.

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Cultural practices only influence population growth in developing countries.

Question 3

How can government policies promote sustainable population growth and resource management?

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Implement measures like education, family planning, and sustainable resource management to slow population growth and encourage responsible resource use.

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Focus solely on economic growth, which will naturally lead to population stability and improved resource management.

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Enforce strict regulations to reduce population growth and limit resource consumption.

Question 4

How do improvements in health and education contribute to more sustainable population growth and resource consumption?

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Lower fertility rates and slower population growth, reducing resource demand.

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Increased resource consumption due to higher living standards and economic activity.

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No significant impact on population growth or resource consumption.

Question 5

In which stage of the demographic transition model are birth rates and death rates both high, leading to a stable population?

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Stage 1

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Stage 2

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Stage 3

Question 6

How does an aging population impact developed countries in terms of their workforce, healthcare systems, and economic growth?

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A. Reduced workforce, increased healthcare demand, slower economic growth

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B. Increased workforce, decreased healthcare demand, faster economic growth

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C. No significant impact on workforce, healthcare, or economic growth

Question 7

How can governments best balance economic growth and environmental sustainability in their population policies?

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Consider both economic and environmental factors in decision-making.

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Prioritize economic growth over environmental concerns.

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Implement strict environmental regulations that restrict economic activities.

Question 8

How can population policies that respect human rights and individual freedoms contribute to sustainable development?

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By improving living standards and reducing environmental pressures

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By prioritizing economic growth over human rights

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By focusing on reducing birth rates without addressing underlying causes

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By implementing policies without the consent of affected individuals

Question 9

In urban areas, which factor primarily influences the relationship between population density, land use patterns, and resource consumption?

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Urban planning and infrastructure effectiveness

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Natural resource availability

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Economic development level

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Cultural values and societal norms

Question 10

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

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Economic development

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Birth rate

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Death rate

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Migration

Question 11

Which of the following resources is naturally replenished over time, making it a renewable resource?

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Wind

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Oil

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Coal

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Natural gas

Question 12

What is the term for the process of using natural resources from the environment?

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Resource exploitation

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Resource conservation

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Resource management

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Resource preservation

Question 13

Which international organization promotes sustainable development worldwide?

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United Nations (UN)

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World Health Organization (WHO)

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World Bank

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International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a sustainable society?

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Depends heavily on fossil fuels

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Protects the environment for future generations

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Provides equitable access to resources

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Promotes economic well-being

Question 15

What is the term for the natural process by which waste is broken down by living organisms?

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Biodegradation

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Composting

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Recycling

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Incineration

Question 16

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

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Water

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Fossil fuels

Question 17

What term describes the uneven distribution of resources across a region?

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Resource disparity

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Resource scarcity

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Resource conflict

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Resource depletion

Question 18

What is an example of a push factor for migration?

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Political instability

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Job opportunities

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Improved infrastructure

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Cultural enrichment

Question 19

How can population density influence resource availability?

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Population density can influence resource availability in complex ways.

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High population density always leads to resource scarcity.

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Low population density always ensures abundant resources.

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There is no relationship between population density and resource availability.

Question 20

What is the term used to describe the number of people per square kilometer?

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Population density

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Birth rate

Question 21

What is the term used to describe the process in which resources are used faster than they can be replaced?

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Resource depletion

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Population growth

Question 22

Which of the following resources is considered renewable?

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Solar energy

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Oil

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Coal

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Natural gas

Question 23

In which region of the UK has the population been decreasing?

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Cornwall

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London

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Scotland

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Northern Ireland

Question 24

Rapid urbanization often leads to:

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Increased air pollution

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Improved access to education

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Reduced unemployment

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Improved environmental conditions

Question 25

What is the most common measure of population density?

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Number of people per square kilometer

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Average age of the population

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Percentage of urban population

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Number of births per year

Question 26

Which of the following industries involves extracting resources from the Earth?

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Mining

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Farming

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Manufacturing

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Tourism

Question 27

Which country within the UK has the largest population?

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England

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Scotland

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Wales

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Northern Ireland

Question 28

What is the term for the measurement of how many people live in an area in relation to its size?

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Population density

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Population growth rate

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Birth rate

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Migration rate

Question 29

What is the main energy source utilized in the United Kingdom?

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Gas

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Coal

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Nuclear

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Hydropower

Question 30

What is the term that describes the dispersion of a population within a particular area?

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Distribution

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Density

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Growth

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Migration rate

Question 31

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

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Immigration

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Emigration

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Migration

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Settlement

Question 32

Which of the following countries has the highest population density in the world?

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Monaco

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China

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India

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Bangladesh

Question 33

What is the main challenge facing sustainable development?

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Balancing economic growth with environmental protection and social equity

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Reducing poverty and inequality

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Ensuring food security

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Providing access to healthcare

Question 34

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

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Wind energy

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Oil

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Coal

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Natural gas

Question 35

Which of the following concepts refers to the number of people living in a specific area?

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Population density

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Population distribution

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Population growth

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Population migration

Question 36

What is the term used to describe the process by which people benefit from resources in a sustainable way?

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Management

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Exploitation

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Conservation

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Extraction

Question 37

What is the primary role of international organizations in addressing global population concerns?

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Coordinating global efforts

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Conducting research on population trends

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Establishing policies on population control

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Distributing resources to countries with high population growth

Question 38

What is the term used to indicate the number of people living in a specific area?

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Population density

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Birth rate

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Life expectancy

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Immigration

Question 39

Which of the following resources is considered non-renewable?

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Fossil fuels

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Water

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Solar energy

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Wind energy

Question 40

What is a major challenge associated with sustainable development?

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Balancing economic growth with environmental protection

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Reducing income inequality

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Increasing food production

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Providing access to healthcare

Question 41

What is the term used to describe the gradual aging of a population?

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Ageing population

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Population decline

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Urbanisation

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Migration

Question 42

What term describes the process of people moving from rural areas to cities?

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Urbanisation

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Migration

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Emigration

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Immigration

Question 43

What is the term used to describe the maximum population size that an ecosystem can sustain?

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Carrying capacity

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Population density

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Growth rate

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Distribution

Question 44

What is the term used to describe the percentage of a population under the age of 15?

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Dependency ratio

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Fertility rate

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Infant mortality rate

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Life expectancy

Question 45

Which of the following countries has the highest population density?

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Monaco

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United Kingdom

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India

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China

Question 46

What is the primary reason for deforestation in the Amazon rainforest?

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Agriculture

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Logging

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Mining

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Climate change

Question 47

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

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Solar energy

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Coal

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Oil

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Natural gas

Question 48

What is the main objective 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 exploit resources as quickly as possible

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To maximize economic growth

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To reduce population growth

Question 49

What is the term used to describe the number of people living in an area per square kilometer?

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Population density

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Birth rate

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Death rate

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Migration rate

Question 50

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

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Trees

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Minerals

Question 51

What is the main reason for migration from developing countries to developed countries?

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Economic opportunities

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Political instability

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Environmental disasters

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Family reunification

Question 52

What is economic development?

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The improvement in a country's economy

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The movement of people from rural to urban areas

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The birth rate minus the death rate

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The amount of resources available to a country

Question 53

What is the term used to describe the number of people living in a particular area per square kilometer?

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Population density

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Population growth rate

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Birth rate

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Death rate

Question 54

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

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Solar energy

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Fossil fuels

Question 55

What is the process by which the human population changes in size and structure over time?

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Population dynamics

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Population distribution

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Population structure

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Population growth

Question 56

What is the key difference between a developed and a developing country?

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Level of economic development

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Population density

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Government type

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Culture

Question 57

What is the term used to describe the movement of people from one place to another with the intention of settling permanently?

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Migration

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Immigration

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Emigration

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Population change

Question 58

What factor primarily drives population growth?

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Birth rate

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Death rate

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Migration

Question 59

How can migration impact the economy of receiving countries, both positively and negatively?

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Creates new jobs

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Increases competition for resources

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Lowers wages for low-skilled workers

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Does not affect the environment

Question 60

Which of the following factors does NOT affect 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 61

The movement of people from one country to another with the intention of living there permanently is known as:

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Immigration

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Emigration

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Migration

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Displacement

Question 62

The process by which renewable resources are used up faster than they can be replaced is known as:

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Depletion

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Conservation

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Exploitation

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Extraction

Question 63

The migration of people from rural areas to urban areas is referred to as:

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Rural-to-urban migration

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Emigration

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Immigration

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Internal migration

Question 64

Which of the following characteristics is associated with a sustainable population?

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Stable birth and death rates

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Low population density

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High levels of consumption

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Abundant natural resources