Population Unit Review

Front

Which of the following is NOT a strategy that could slow population growth? public advertising, economic incentives, legal punishments, limiting education for women

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limiting education for women

Front

If the death rate of a population is greater than the birthrate, the population decreases.

Back

True

Front

In a group of 1000 people the number of live births would be considered the _________.

Back

birth rate

Front

What is the second stage of demographic transition?

Back

Death rates drop rapidly due to better food supply and sanitation.

Front

What is life expectancy?

Back

The number of years that a person is expected to live.

Front

Provide one example of a country in Stage 4 of the Demographic Transition Model: North Korea, Mexico, United States, India

Back

United States

Front

Which of the following leads to a decrease in birthrates among women? Higher Education, High Infant Mortality Rate, No Prenatal Care, No contraceptives

Back

Higher Education

Front

Birthrate remains high, death rate begins to fall, total population increasing

Back

Stage 2 Demographic Transition

Front

In which stage(s) of the demographic transition is there a low or zero natural increase rate?

Back

Both stages 1 & 4

Front

In which stage of the demographic transition do countries experience the greatest population growth? Options: Stage 4 only, Stage 3 only, Stage 2 only, Stage 1 only

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Stage 2 only