Population Geography: Distribution, Growth, and Characteristics

Question 1

According to the demographic transition model, which of the following occurs first?

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Death rates decline

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Birth rates decline

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Birth and death rates decline at the same rate

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Birth and death rates increase at the same rate

Question 2

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

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Improved healthcare

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Economic opportunities

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War and conflict

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Family reunification

Question 3

The concept of 'sustainable population' refers to:

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A population size that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

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A population that grows indefinitely

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A population that declines rapidly

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A population that remains stable

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a method of population control?

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Forced migration

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Family planning

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Education

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Economic development

Question 5

The scientific study of human populations is known as:

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Demography

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Sociology

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Economics

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Geography

Question 6

The demographic transition model suggests that population growth rates will:

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Eventually stabilize

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Increase indefinitely

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Decrease indefinitely

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Remain constant over time

Question 7

The process of rapid population growth in a short period is known as:

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Population explosion

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Baby boom

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Demographic transition

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Population surge

Question 8

The concept that population characteristics can vary significantly from one location to another is known as:

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Spatial variation

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Population change

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Demographic diversity

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Urban-rural divide

Question 9

Which of these concepts is NOT central to the study of population geography?

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Ecosystem Dynamics

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Distribution

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Density

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Growth

Question 10

What term describes the movement of people from rural areas to urban centers?

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Urbanization

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Suburbanization

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Counterurbanization

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Gentrification

Question 11

What is the demographic transition model?

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A theory explaining the stages of population growth and decline in a society

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A model predicting future population trends

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A method for calculating population density

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A measure of population health

Question 12

Which country has the highest population density globally?

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Monaco

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China

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India

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Bangladesh

Question 13

What is the primary ethical consideration in studying population geography?

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Respecting privacy and confidentiality

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Ensuring data accuracy and reliability

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Maintaining objectivity and neutrality

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Considering sustainability and environmental impact

Question 14

Identify the region in the UK with the highest population density.

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South East England

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North West England

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Scotland

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Wales

Question 15

What terminology is used to describe the ratio of individuals in working age compared to those considered dependents?

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Dependency ratio

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Ageing index

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Fertility rate

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Life expectancy

Question 16

What term describes the movement of individuals from rural to urban areas?

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Urbanization

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De-urbanization

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Suburbanization

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Gentrification

Question 17

Which type of population pyramid represents a country with declining birth rates and increasing life expectancy?

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Constrictive

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Expansive

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Stationary

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Inverted

Question 18

What is the leading cause of the ageing population trend worldwide?

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Increased longevity

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Reduced fertility rates

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Decreased immigration

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Improved healthcare

Question 19

Which of the following is **not** a consequence of population decline?

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Economic growth

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Shrinking workforce

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Increased dependency ratio

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Abandoned infrastructure

Question 20

Which of the following is a **pull** factor for international migration?

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Economic opportunities

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Political stability

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Environmental safety

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Cultural diversity

Question 21

What is the Demographic Transition Theory?

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A model that describes the stages of population change over time

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A policy framework for controlling population growth

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A tool for measuring population density

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A theory that explains the relationship between population size and economic development

Question 22

Which of the following factors does NOT influence the distribution of human populations?

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Astronomical events

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Climate conditions

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Economic opportunities

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Social and cultural preferences

Question 23

According to the demographic transition model, how do population growth rates generally change over time?

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Initially increase, then decrease

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Remain constant

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Initially decrease, then increase

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Fluctuate randomly

Question 24

Which of the following is a characteristic of a population with a high proportion of young people?

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High birth rates and low death rates

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Low birth rates and high death rates

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High birth rates and high death rates

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Low birth rates and low death rates

Question 25

What does the concept of 'carrying capacity' refer to in the context of population?

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The maximum population size that an environment can sustainably support

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The minimum population size required for a species to survive

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The average population size of a species over time

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The rate at which a population grows or declines

Question 26

What is the primary purpose of analyzing population pyramids?

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To determine the age and sex structure of a population

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To assess literacy rates

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To understand income distribution

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To evaluate health status

Question 27

Which of the following is a demographic trend observed in many developed countries?

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Decreasing fertility rates

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Increasing birth rates

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Increasing death rates

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Increasing infant mortality rates

Question 28

What does the term 'population momentum' describe?

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The tendency for a population to continue growing even after fertility rates decline

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The tendency for a population to decline even after fertility rates increase

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The tendency for a population to remain stable in size

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The tendency for a population to fluctuate in size unpredictably

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a less economically developed country (LEDC)?

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Advanced technological infrastructure

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Low per capita income

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High levels of poverty

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Rapid population growth

Question 30

Carrying capacity refers to the:

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Maximum population size that can be supported by a given environment indefinitely

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Minimum population size that can be supported by a given environment indefinitely

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Rate at which a population grows in a given environment

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Number of people living in a given area at a specific point in time

Question 31

Which of the following is a potential negative consequence of rapid population growth?

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Increased competition for resources

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Improved healthcare and education

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Increased economic opportunities

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Improved environmental sustainability

Question 32

The process of moving from rural to urban areas is known as:

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Urbanization

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Ruralization

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Migration

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Immigration

Question 33

The study of the distribution and characteristics of ethnic groups within a population is known as:

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Ethnic geography

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Population geography

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Cultural geography

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Economic geography

Question 34

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a densely populated area?

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High population density

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Vast land area

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Low population growth rate

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High infant mortality rate

Question 35

Which of the following is a potential consequence of rapid population growth?

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Increased demand for resources and services

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Improved living standards for all

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Reduced environmental degradation

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Increased political stability

Question 36

Which of the following describes the movement of people from rural to urban areas?

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Urbanization

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Immigration

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Emigration

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Return migration

Question 37

Which of the following measures the number of people residing in a specific geographic area?

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Population density

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Fertility rate

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Life expectancy

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Dependency ratio

Question 38

Which of the following characteristics is typically associated with a population pyramid with a wide base?

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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 39

The term used to describe the movement of people from rural to urban areas is:

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Urbanization

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Suburbanization

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Counterurbanization

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Migration

Question 40

Indicate which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a population pyramid with a youthful age structure:

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High life expectancy

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Broad base

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Narrow apex

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High dependency ratio

Question 41

What is the approximate current global population estimate?

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8 billion

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6 billion

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10 billion

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12 billion

Question 42

What is the term for the process describing how population characteristics change over time?

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Population dynamics

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Demographic transition

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Natural increase

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Migration

Question 43

Which measure represents the average number of children born to a woman during her reproductive years?

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Fertility rate

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Birth rate

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Mortality rate

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Life expectancy

Question 44

Which of the following does NOT contribute to the aging population observed in developed countries?

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Increased immigration of young adults

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Increased life expectancy

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Decreased fertility rates

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Advancements in healthcare

Question 45

Define the concept of carrying capacity:

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The maximum number of individuals an environment can sustain indefinitely

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The rate at which a population grows

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The average life expectancy of a population

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The distribution of population across a region

Question 46

Which of the following is a characteristic of a 'young' population age structure?

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High proportion of children

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High life expectancy

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Narrower base and wider top

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Larger working-age population

Question 47

The 'push-pull' model of migration suggests that:

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People migrate due to both positive factors in the destination and negative factors in the origin

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Migration is primarily driven by economic factors

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Environmental factors alone determine migration patterns

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Migration is always a permanent change of residence

Question 48

The 'carrying capacity' of an environment refers to:

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The maximum population size that can be sustained by the environment

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The actual population size of an area

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The amount of natural resources available in an area

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The rate at which a population is growing

Question 49

Which of the following is an example of a 'selective migration' pattern?

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Migrants with specific skills or education levels are selectively chosen

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Equal numbers of people emigrate and immigrate

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Migration is primarily driven by economic opportunities

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Migration is often caused by war or persecution

Question 50

The 'dependency ratio' is a measure of the:

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Number of working-age people compared to non-working-age people

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Number of children compared to adults

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Number of immigrants compared to native-born residents

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Number of urban residents compared to rural residents

Question 51

Which of the following contributes to population ageing?

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Increased life expectancy

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Increased birth rates

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Decreased migration rates

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Increased death rates

Question 52

What is the demographic term for the number of people added to a population over a specific period, typically a year?

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Natural increase

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Birth rate

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Death rate

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Population density

Question 53

What is the definition of the carrying capacity of an area in terms of human population?

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The maximum population size that the area can sustainably support over an extended period

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The number of people currently living in an area

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The rate at which the population of an area is increasing

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The density of the population in an area

Question 54

Which of the following characteristics is typically associated with a population pyramid with a broad base?

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A high proportion of young people

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A high proportion of elderly people

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A rapidly declining population

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A slowly aging population

Question 55

What is the name of the index that measures the degree of inequality in the distribution of income or wealth within a society?

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Gini coefficient

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Human Development Index

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Population density

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Natural increase rate

Question 56

What is the name of the theory that predicts a decline in population growth as a country develops and transitions through different stages?

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Demographic transition model

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Malthusian theory

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Population pyramid

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Carrying capacity

Question 57

Which of the following is an example of a push factor that can drive migration?

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Environmental disasters

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Economic opportunities

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Improved healthcare

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Increased political stability

Question 58

What is the term for the line on a population pyramid that indicates the median age of the population?

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Median age

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Modal age

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Mean age

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Age dependency ratio

Question 59

What is the term for the process by which a society becomes more culturally diverse and groups from different backgrounds begin to mix and interact?

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Integration

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Assimilation

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Melting pot

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Segregation

Question 60

Which of the following is an example of a push factor for migration?

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Political instability

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Improved living conditions

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Increased employment opportunities

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Family reunification

Question 61

Which of the following is an example of a policy aimed at controlling population growth?

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Implementing family planning programs

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Providing access to affordable healthcare

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Encouraging immigration

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Raising the age of marriage

Question 62

The theory that asserts that environmental factors limit population growth is known as:

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Carrying capacity theory

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Neo-Malthusianism

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Demographic transition model

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Dependency theory

Question 63

The process by which individuals relocate from rural to urban areas is termed:

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Urbanization

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Migration

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Immigration

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Suburbanization

Question 64

Which of the following is NOT a commonly observed characteristic of developed nations?

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Rapid population growth

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High life expectancy

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Low birth rates

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High levels of education