Scottish Demography: Population, Distribution, and Trends

Question 1

Which region of Scotland has the highest population density?

Accepted Answer

Central Scotland

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Highland Perthshire

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South Scotland

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Orkney and Shetland Islands

Question 2

What is the primary factor driving migration to Scotland?

Accepted Answer

Economic opportunities

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Political instability

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Family reunification

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Environmental factors

Question 3

Which city has the highest population in Scotland?

Accepted Answer

Glasgow

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Edinburgh

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Aberdeen

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Dundee

Question 4

Which age group constitutes the largest proportion of Scotland's population?

Accepted Answer

30-64

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0-14

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15-29

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65+

Question 5

In recent decades, what has primarily driven Scotland's population growth?

Accepted Answer

Net migration

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Natural increase

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Increased birth rates

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Decreased emigration

Question 6

What term describes the movement of people within Scotland?

Accepted Answer

Internal migration

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International migration

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Emigration

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Immigration

Question 7

Which of the following is a feature of Scotland's population pyramid?

Accepted Answer

Wide base

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Narrow base

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Stagnant growth

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Declining elderly population

Question 8

Which region of Scotland has the greatest population density?

Accepted Answer

Central Belt

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Highlands

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Islands

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Borders

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Urbanization

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Migration

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Emigration

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Immigration

Question 10

How does an aging population affect Scotland's healthcare system?

Accepted Answer

Increased demand for healthcare services

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Lower healthcare costs

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Stable workforce

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No significant impact

Question 11

Which of the following factors is NOT a primary determinant of population size?

Accepted Answer

Climate change

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Birth rates

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Death rates

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Emigration

Question 12

Which factor has NOT influenced Scotland's population size?

Accepted Answer

Technological advancements

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Migration

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Fertility rates

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Life expectancy

Question 13

Which factor has NOT contributed to the decline in fertility rates in Scotland?

Accepted Answer

Increased government incentives for families

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Increased access to education for women

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Later age of marriage

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Improved healthcare

Question 14

What are the effects of declining fertility rates on Scotland's population?

Accepted Answer

Lower population growth rate

Accepted Answer

Increased population aging

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Higher rates of immigration

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Improved economic productivity

Question 15

How do Scotland's demographic trends affect its healthcare system?

Accepted Answer

Greater need for healthcare services

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Less need for healthcare services

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No effect on healthcare services

Question 16

What is the most up-to-date estimate of Scotland's population size?

Accepted Answer

5.5 million (as of 2023)

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4.5 million

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6.5 million

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7.5 million

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a key factor that has influenced Scotland's population distribution?

Accepted Answer

Climate

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Government policies

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Geography

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Economic opportunities

Question 18

What is the term used to describe the proportion of a population that is over the age of 65?

Accepted Answer

Ageing index

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Replacement rate

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Life expectancy

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Dependency ratio

Question 19

Which of the following countries is Scotland's top destination for inward migration?

Accepted Answer

England

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Pakistan

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United States

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Poland

Question 20

What are the primary challenges facing Scotland's population in the future?

Accepted Answer

Ageing population and declining birth rates

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High unemployment and poverty

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Political instability and social unrest

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Environmental degradation and climate change

Question 21

What is the name of the river that forms the border between Scotland and England?

Accepted Answer

River Tweed

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River Severn

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River Thames

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River Clyde

Question 22

Which of the following is the most populous city in Scotland?

Accepted Answer

Glasgow

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Aberdeen

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Edinburgh

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Dundee

Question 23

What are the potential implications of Scotland's ageing population?

Accepted Answer

Increased demand for healthcare and social care services

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Increased economic growth

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Increased labour force participation