SS: Our People and Culture p. 24-25

Why do so many Americans move to new places?

• To go to better weather

• To be able to start a family

• They move to find better jobs and seek new opportunities

• To check out the different regions of the United States

What is a census?

• A headcount of everyone in the state

• An official count of the population

• An estimate of the population

• A random number that we use to control people

What was the estimated population of the United States in 2003?

• 291,421,240

• 350,212,543

• 291,587,000

• 239,422,532

Are these more males or females in the United Stated?

• There are more males: 51% of the population is male.

• There are equal numers: 50% of males and 50% of females.

• There are more females: 51% of population is female.

How much of America's population is under age 15?

• 20%

• 12%

• 40.5%

• 21.4%

What percentage of Americans during the 2000 census were immigrants?

• 12%

• 35%

• 24.5%

• 10%

The U.S. census collects information on...

• Gender, age, favorite ice cream, and place of birth

• Gender, age, ethnic group, place of birth, and life expectancy

• Gender, place of birth, and ethnic group

• Gender, age, shoe size, and DNA

What was the life expectancy of Americans in 2000?

• 74

• 55

• 51

• 77

What is the life expectancy of Americans in 2019?

• 78.6

• 81

• 77

• 75.5

What is the largest ethnic group in the U.S.?

• German

• Irish

• Mexican

• Black/African-American