Population and Settlements: Distribution, Growth, and Types

Question 1

What are the main reasons why people move from rural to urban areas in developed countries?

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Lack of job opportunities in rural areas

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Higher salaries and better economic prospects in cities

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Improved access to education and healthcare in urban areas

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Increased natural disasters in rural areas

Question 2

A population density of 2,500 people per square kilometer falls into which classification?

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Dense

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Sparse

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Moderate

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Very Dense

Question 3

Which feature is characteristic of a rural settlement?

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Reliance on agriculture

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High population density

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Developed infrastructure

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Rapid population growth

Question 4

What is the primary factor contributing to population growth in developing countries?

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High birth rates

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Reduced infant mortality rates

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Immigration from other countries

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Improved living conditions

Question 5

Which theory suggests that population growth will eventually level off due to resource constraints?

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Malthusian theory

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Demographic transition theory

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Environmental Kuznets curve

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Sustainable development theory

Question 6

Which population policy is considered sustainable?

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Improving education and healthcare

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Encouraging large families

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Restricting migration

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Limiting economic growth

Question 7

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

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Extraterrestrial settlements

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Climate

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Economic opportunities

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Political stability

Question 8

Identify the characteristic that best describes rural settlements:

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Primary industries as the main economic activity

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High population density

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Well-developed infrastructure

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Extensive public transportation networks

Question 9

Which country is known for having 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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Japan

Question 10

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a rural settlement?

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Large-scale industries

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Low population density

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Limited job opportunities

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Strong community ties

Question 11

What is the difference between absolute and relative population growth?

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Absolute growth measures the number of people added, while relative growth measures the percentage change.

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Relative growth measures the number of people added, while absolute growth measures the percentage change.

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Absolute growth measures the number of births, while relative growth measures the number of deaths.

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Relative growth measures the number of immigrants, while absolute growth measures the number of emigrants.

Question 12

What is the relationship between population growth and economic development?

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Population growth can both stimulate and hinder economic development.

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Population growth always leads to economic development.

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Economic development always leads to population growth.

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There is no relationship between population growth and economic development.

Question 13

Which of these is a sustainable solution to overpopulation?

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Family planning programs

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Increased industrialization

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Increased immigration

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Increased birth rates

Question 14

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

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More births than deaths

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More deaths than births

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Emigration exceeding immigration

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Stable population size

Question 15

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

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Urbanization

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Migration

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Emigration

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Immigration

Question 16

What is the name of the theory that suggests that population growth follows a predictable pattern?

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The Demographic Transition Model

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Malthusian Theory

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The Optimum Population Theory

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The Stages of Urbanization Theory

Question 17

Which of these is NOT an advantage of sustainable urban planning strategies in reducing the negative impacts of rapid urbanization?

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Increased traffic congestion

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Reduced air pollution

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Improved access to affordable housing

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Enhanced resilience to extreme weather events

Question 18

Which of the following factors does NOT influence the distribution of the world's population?

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Religious beliefs

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Climate

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Economic development

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Political stability

Question 19

What is the primary reason for rural-to-urban migration in the United Kingdom?

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Improved employment prospects

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Enhanced quality of life

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Affordable housing

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Lower crime rates

Question 20

Which characteristic is associated with high-income nations?

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High urbanization rate

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High population growth rate

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Low urbanization rate

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Low life expectancy rate

Question 21

What is the term used to describe the movement of people between countries?

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Migration

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Emigration

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Immigration

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Remigration

Question 22

Which consequence is NOT associated with overpopulation?

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Enhanced quality of life

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Environmental degradation

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Increased crime rates

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Food shortages

Question 23

What type of settlement is characterized by a dense population and a diverse range of services and amenities?

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City

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Town

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Suburb

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Village

Question 24

Which urban area is the most populous in the UK?

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London

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Birmingham

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Manchester

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Glasgow

Question 25

Which of these factors does NOT significantly influence the distribution of the world's population?

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Religion

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Topography

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Climate

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Availability of resources

Question 26

Which factor does NOT influence the distribution of population?

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Personal preferences

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Climate

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Resource availability

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Political boundaries

Question 27

Which of the following is a characteristic of an area with low population density?

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Few people per unit area

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High infant mortality rate

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Inadequate healthcare facilities

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Rapid growth in urbanization

Question 28

What is the primary reason for high population growth rates in developing nations?

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Earlier marriage and childbearing

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Improved healthcare

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Increased life expectancy

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Improved sanitation

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a type of rural settlement?

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Town

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Village

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Hamlet

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Farm

Question 30

What factor is **not** a determinant of population growth rate?

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Political stability

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Birth rate

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Death rate

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Migration

Question 31

What term refers to the average 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 rate

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Settlement pattern

Question 32

Which characteristic is typical of rural areas?

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Limited access to essential services

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High population density

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Numerous high-rise buildings

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Dominance of industrial activities

Question 33

Which factor primarily drives migration from developing 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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Cultural differences

Question 34

Which method is commonly used to gather data on population distribution?

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Census

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Survey

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Remote sensing

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Interviews

Question 35

When discussing population control measures, which ethical concern should be prioritized?

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Individuals' right to decide on having children

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Economic advantages of population control

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Environmental impacts of population growth

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Maintaining political stability

Question 36

A population with a high birth rate and a low death rate is experiencing:

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Rapid population growth

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Slow population growth

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Stable population size

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Population decline

Question 37

Which type of migration involves movement within a country?

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Internal migration

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International migration

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Emigration

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Immigration

Question 38

A densely populated area can be defined as having:

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A large number of people per unit area

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A small number of people per unit area

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An evenly distributed population

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Rapid population growth

Question 39

Which of the following is an example of a rural settlement?

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Village

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London

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New York City

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Tokyo

Question 40

The movement of people from rural areas to urban areas is known as:

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Urbanization

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Deurbanization

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Emigration

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Immigration

Question 41

Sustainable development in settlements emphasizes:

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Preserving natural resources and promoting well-being

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Promoting economic growth at all costs

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Increasing pollution levels

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Displacing local communities

Question 42

Which of the following is a characteristic of rural areas in the UK?

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Predominantly agricultural land use, with farming being the main economic activity

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High population density, with many people living in close proximity

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Easy access to urban centers, with good transportation links to cities and towns

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Diverse range of employment opportunities, including manufacturing, retail, and tourism

Question 43

Which of the following is an example of a rural settlement in the UK?

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Cotswolds

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London

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Birmingham

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Liverpool

Question 44

Which of these is NOT a main factor that influences where people live?

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Climate change

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Availability of resources

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Political boundaries

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Cultural preferences

Question 45

What type of settlement usually has a high population, lots of different jobs and a good transport network?

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Urban

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Suburban

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Rural

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Peri-urban

Question 46

What does 'population density' tell us?

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The number of people living in a specific area

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How many people move to a place each year

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How fast the population is growing

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The average age of people in an area

Question 47

What is the term for moving from one country to live in another?

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International migration

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Internal migration

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Urbanization

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Emigration

Question 48

Which of these is NOT a common challenge linked to a rapidly growing population?

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Increased literacy rates

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Housing shortages

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Pressure on resources

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Food shortages

Question 49

Which theory suggests that population growth follows a specific pattern of stages?

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Demographic transition model

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Malthusian theory

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Neo-Malthusian theory

Question 50

Which of these is usually a feature of developed countries?

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Low birth rates

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High infant mortality

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Short life expectancy

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High birth rates

Question 51

What is the main reason for lower death rates in developing countries?

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Improved healthcare

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Higher literacy rates

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Reduced poverty

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Increased urbanization

Question 52

What is a potential negative consequence of having too many people in one area?

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Environmental damage

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Increased economic growth

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Improved social cohesion

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Reduced crime rates