Population Geography

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Which field of study focuses on the statistical analysis of human populations?

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Demography

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Which characteristic is typical of a more developed country? Options: High infant mortality rate, low death rate, Low urbanization rate, Low GDP per capita

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low death rate

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What can be inferred about a country with a fertility rate of 8, similar to the DRC?

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It is likely to be a less developed country.

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Why would a demographer look at the infant mortality rate as a good measure of development?

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Because a low infant mortality rate could be a result of good healthcare in a country

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What does life expectancy indicate about a population?

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The average lifespan of individuals

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Arjun and Grace discussed how cash incentives for having babies, rising retirement ages, and family-friendly workplace policies are all responses to declining ______.

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Birth rates

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What was one effect of China's one-child policy on the population of the country?

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it greatly increased the average age of the population.

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What is the primary distinction between evacuees and refugees?

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Evacuees are temporarily relocated, while refugees seek permanent resettlement.

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What is a potential reason for countries with declining populations to extend parental leave policies?

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To boost the number of births

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Which event is known for the large-scale relocation of African Americans from rural Southern areas to urban centers in the North?

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The Great Migration