Population Growth & Change
If a country has more deaths than births in a year, the population will...
A. Decrease
B. Increase
C. Stay the same
A. Decrease
What type of area would have the highest population density?
A. Suburban
B. Urban
C. Rural
B. Urban
What does life expectancy measure?
A. Average number of children in a family
B. Average age that people die
C. The percentage of elderly in a population
D. Total number of deaths per year
B. Average age that people die
What is the main/biggest reason people move from rural areas to urban areas?
A. Better entertainment options
B. More job opportunities and services
C. Lower cost of living
D. Climate change
B. More job opportunities and services
Which factor is most responsible for increasing life expectancy in a population?
A. Improved healthcare and sanitation
B. Higher birth rates
C. Increased migration
D. Growth of urban areas
A Improved healthcare and sanitation
Which term describes the number of children born per 1,000 people each year?
A. Death Rate
B. Crude Birth Rate
C. Birth Rate
D. Fertility Rate
C. Birth rate
Which country has the highest population in the world as of now?
A. United States
B. India
C. China
D. Saudi Arabia
B. India
A country with a high infant mortality rate most likely has:
A. High-quality healthcare
B. Poor healthcare and sanitation
C. A rapidly aging population
D. A very low birth rate
B. Poor healthcare and sanitation
Immigration refers to:
A. People moving out of the country
B. People moving within a country
C. People entering a new country to live in
D. The number of people in a country
C. People entering a new country to live in
What impact does high infant mortality have on a country’s population?
A. It encourages families to have fewer children
B. It leads to a lower overall life expectancy
C. It reduces the need for healthcare facilities
D. It increases the working-age population
B. It leads to a lower overall life expectancy
What does a high birth rate usually lead to?
A. Aging Population
B. Population Increase
C. Emigration Increase
D. Increased Life Expectancy
B. Population Increase
Which factor is least likely to affect population distribution?
A. Climate
B. Availability of resources
C. Income
D. Employment opportunities
A. Climate
What does a population pyramid show?
A. Economy of a country
B. Literacy rate of a country
C. Age and gender of the people in a country
C. Age and gender of the people in a country
What is one major effect of urbanization?
A. Decreased demand for jobs
B. Increased pressure on housing and infrastructure
C. Lower birth rates
D. More people moving to rural areas
B. Increased pressure on housing and infrastructure
How does access to clean water and sanitation affect a population’s health?
A. It reduces the spread of diseases and improves overall health
B. It has no impact on public health
C. It only benefits people living in rural areas
D. It increases the birth rate
A. It reduces the spread of diseases and improves overall health
What is a primary factor that contributes to population growth?
A. Birth Rate
B. Immigration Rate
C. Literacy Rate
D. Emigration Rate
A. Birth Rate
Which of the following best describes population density?
A. Total number of people within a county
B. The number of people in a sq. mile
C. Amount of people living in a rural area
D. How fast the population grows
B. The number of people in a sq. mile
Which factor has the greatest impact on a country's birth rate?
A. Access to healthcare and family planning
B. The number of hospitals in an area
C. The country's land area
D. The average temperature of the country
A. Access to healthcare and family planning
Which of the following is NOT a major cause of migration?
A. War and conflict
B. Economic opportunities
C. Climate and natural disasters
D. A country’s literacy rate
D. A country’s literacy rate
What is one major cause of high infant mortality rates in developing countries?
A. Lack of proper nutrition and medical care
B. High literacy rates
C. Availability of advanced healthcare technology
D. Low birth rates
A. Lack of proper nutrition and medical care
A country experiencing a high level of emigration will likely see...
A. More urbanization
B. Rising Birth Rate
C. Decreasing Population
C. Decreasing Population
A country with high population density would have issues regrading...
A. More available farmland
B. Decreasing migration
C. Less available housing
C. Less available housing
A country with a shrinking working-age (15-64) population will likely experience:
A. Rapid economic growth
B. Increased social security costs
C. Higher birth rates
D. Higher cost of products
D. Higher cost of products
A "push factor" in migration is:
A. A reason people are attracted to a new area
B. A reason people leave their home country
C. A factor that encourages tourism
D. A reason population growth stops
B. A reason people leave their home country
How can governments improve healthcare in densely populated urban areas?
A. By reducing the number of hospitals
B. By investing in more healthcare facilities and trained medical staff
C. By discouraging people from seeking medical care
D. By increasing population growth
B. By investing in more healthcare facilities and trained medical staff