APES Reteach Unit 3 Populations

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What is the age structure diagram of developing countries?

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Pyramid-shaped with a wide base, indicating a high birth rate and a larger proportion of young individuals.

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Which statement about historical infectious diseases is NOT true?

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Historically important infectious diseases do not pose human health risks today.

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What does the demographic transition model describe?

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Population change over time as a country becomes more developed.

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What type of age-structure diagram represents a country in stage 2 of the demographic transition?

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An expansive pyramid age-structure diagram.

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What does a Type III survivorship curve indicate?

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A pattern of survival where there is low survivorship early in life, with few individuals reaching adulthood.

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What disease is caused by a bacterial pathogen that infects the respiratory system?

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Tuberculosis.

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What are the symptoms of tuberculosis?

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Feeling weak, night sweats, and coughing up blood.

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What is the mode of transmission for tuberculosis?

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It spreads through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks.

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What is antibiotic resistance?

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The ability of bacteria to survive and multiply despite the presence of antibiotics.

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What is the significance of the wide base in a population pyramid?

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It indicates a high birth rate and a large proportion of young individuals in the population.