Population Geography Quizzes: Test Your Knowledge of Human Population Patterns

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a primary determinant of population growth?

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Education level

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Birth rate

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Death rate

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Immigration

Question 2

According to the demographic transition model, as a country develops, its:

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Birth rate decreases and death rate also decreases

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Both birth rate and death rate increase

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Birth rate decreases but death rate remains high

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Birth rate increases and death rate decreases

Question 3

Which of the following is a push factor for migration?

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Political unrest

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Better job opportunities

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Improved living conditions

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Cultural attractions

Question 4

The movement of people within a country from one region to another is referred to as:

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Internal migration

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Immigration

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Emigration

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Urbanization

Question 5

Which of the following is a characteristic of a dispersed population distribution?

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Low population density

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High population density

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Clustered population

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Evenly distributed population

Question 6

The study of the characteristics and dynamics of human populations is known as:

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Demography

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Sociology

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Anthropology

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Economics

Question 7

Which of the following is a characteristic of an aging population?

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Increasing proportion of people aged 65 and over

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High birth rate

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Low death rate

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Increasing proportion of young people

Question 8

The study of spatial distribution of populations and their characteristics is known as:

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Population geography

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Economic geography

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Human geography

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Cultural geography

Question 9

What is the term used to describe the number of individuals residing within a given area, typically measured 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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Carrying capacity

Question 10

What is the term used to describe the movement of individuals from one place to another?

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Migration

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Immigration

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Emigration

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Urbanization

Question 11

Internal migration, as opposed to international migration, refers to the movement of people:

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Within the boundaries of a single country

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Between different countries

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From rural areas to urban areas

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From urban areas to rural areas

Question 12

Push and pull factors are two broad categories used to explain the reasons behind migration. Which of the following statements correctly describes the distinction between these two types of factors?

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Push factors are negative reasons for leaving a place, while pull factors are positive reasons for moving to a new place.

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Pull factors are negative reasons for leaving a place, while push factors are positive reasons for moving to a new place.

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Push factors are internal factors that influence migration decisions, while pull factors are external factors.

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Pull factors are internal factors that influence migration decisions, while push factors are external factors.

Question 13

Population structure plays a significant role in shaping the overall demographic profile of a region. What is the primary way in which population structure influences this profile?

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By determining the age and gender distribution of the population

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By indicating the population's level of education and employment

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By predicting future population growth patterns

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By assessing the overall quality of life within a region

Question 14

Sustainable population policies aim to address population-related challenges in a balanced and responsible manner. Which of the following is NOT a key component of sustainable population policies?

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Encouraging rapid economic growth without regard for environmental or social consequences

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Promoting family planning and access to reproductive healthcare

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Investing in healthcare and education to improve overall well-being

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Regulating migration and urbanization to manage population distribution

Question 15

The process by which people relocate from one place to another is termed as:

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Migration

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Emigration

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Immigration

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Urbanization

Question 16

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

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Urbanization

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Suburbanization

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Counterurbanization

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Migration

Question 17

The age structure of a population refers to:

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The distribution of different age groups within a population

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The number of people in each age group

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The average age of the population

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The proportion of people who are retired

Question 18

The scientific study of human population patterns is known as:

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Demography

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Sociology

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Economics

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Geography

Question 19

In the third stage of the Demographic Transition Model (DTM), what are the key characteristics and how do they differ from the previous stages?

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Low birth rates and low death rates, leading to a slowly growing or stable population.

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High birth rates and high death rates, resulting in a rapidly growing population.

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High birth rates and low death rates, resulting in a rapidly growing population.

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Low birth rates and high death rates, leading to a declining population.

Question 20

Which of the following factors does NOT influence population growth?

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Literacy rates

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Birth rates

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Death rates

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Migration rates

Question 21

The pattern of population distribution across an area is known as:

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Population distribution

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Population structure

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Population density

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Population mobility

Question 22

Internal migration refers to movement:

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Within the same country

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Between countries

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Within the same region

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Across continents

Question 23

The demographic transition model describes the shift from:

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High birth rate and high death rate to low birth rate and low death rate

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Low birth rate and low death rate to high birth rate and high death rate

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High birth rate and low death rate to low birth rate and high death rate

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Low birth rate and high death rate to high birth rate and low death rate

Question 24

A population pyramid graphs:

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Age and sex distribution

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Birth and death rates

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Migration patterns

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Population density

Question 25

A common characteristic of developed countries is:

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High GDP per capita

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Low life expectancy

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High infant mortality rate

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Low literacy rate

Question 26

According to Malthusian theory, population growth:

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Outpaces food production

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Is slower than food production growth

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Is stable and balanced with food production

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Is not influenced by food production

Question 27

Which of the following factors does NOT influence population growth?

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Technological advancements

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Birth rate

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Death rate

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Migration rate

Question 28

The process by which the population of an area becomes more concentrated in urban areas is referred to as:

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Urbanization

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Suburbanization

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Counterurbanization

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Metropolization

Question 29

Which of the following is a feature of a developed country?

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High life expectancy

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High population growth rate

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Low literacy rate

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Limited access to healthcare

Question 30

The theory that suggests a non-linear relationship between population density and economic development is known as:

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Kuznets curve

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Malthusian theory

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Demographic transition theory

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Environmental Kuznets curve

Question 31

Which of the following is an example of a sustainable population policy?

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Encouraging family planning

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Promoting economic growth

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Restricting immigration

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Raising the retirement age

Question 32

The study of the interactions between human populations and their environment is referred to as:

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Human ecology

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Population ecology

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Demography

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Environmental science

Question 33

Which of the following characteristics is associated with a high rate of natural population growth?

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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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High birth rate and high death rate

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Low birth rate and low death rate

Question 34

Which of the following is a quantitative method of collecting data on population?

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Census

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Survey

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Interview

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Focus group

Question 35

The 'carrying capacity' of an environment refers to:

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The maximum population of a particular species that can be sustained indefinitely without environmental degradation

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The number of people currently living in a specific area

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The rate at which a population is growing

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The distribution of people within an environment

Question 36

The 'dependency ratio' of a population refers to:

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The percentage of the population that falls outside of the typical working age range (usually 15-64 years)

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The average number of children born to each woman

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The rate at which a population increases or decreases

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The total number of people living in an area

Question 37

Which of the following is a key difference between natural increase and migration?

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Both options A and B

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Natural increase refers to population change within a country, while migration involves movement across national borders

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Natural increase is influenced by birth and death rates, while migration is influenced by push and pull factors

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Neither option A nor B

Question 38

The term 'brain drain' is used to describe:

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The emigration of skilled professionals from their home country

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The immigration of unskilled workers into a country

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The movement of people from rural to urban areas within a country

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The return of professionals to their home country after working or studying abroad

Question 39

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

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Urbanization

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Emigration

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Immigration

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Internal migration

Question 40

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

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Greenland

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Australia

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Canada

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Russia

Question 41

According to the demographic transition model, as a country develops, its population growth rate:

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Initially increases and then decreases

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Initially decreases and then increases

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Remains constant throughout

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Fluctuates unpredictably

Question 42

A population pyramid with a wide base typically indicates:

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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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High life expectancy and low birth rate

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Aging population and low death rate

Question 43

The term 'migration' refers to:

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Permanent or semi-permanent movement of people from one place to another

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Movement of people within the same country

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Temporary movement of people for work or leisure

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Movement of people across international borders

Question 44

Which of the following is a 'push' factor for migration?

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Environmental disasters

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Better job opportunities

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Improved healthcare

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Political stability

Question 45

The uneven distribution of population across a region is referred to as:

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Population distribution

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Population density

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Population growth

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Urbanization

Question 46

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

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Urbanization

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Migration

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Emigration

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Immigration

Question 47

Which of the following is a characteristic of a developed country?

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Aging population

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High population growth rate

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Low life expectancy

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Low levels of education

Question 48

The study of human population patterns is referred to as:

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Population geography

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Human geography

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Social geography

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Economic geography