Population Growth

What is the worlds population

• 1 billion

• 4 billion

• 9 billion

• 7 billion

One example of a push factor causing human migration is -----------------?

• schools

• war or violence

• family

• better jobs

On a global scale, rapid population growth can harm the environment.

• True

• False

Suppose a country has a population of 6 million in 2015, 9 million in 2025 and 12 million in 2035. What is the doubling time for that country's population? *

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

Which terms means "to enter and live in a new country?

• import

• emigrate

• immigrate

• export

People who flee a country because violence, war, or persecution are called?

• immigration

• refugees

• emigrate

• rural

A cluster of cities with an extremely large population is called a metropolis. *

• True

• False

Which of the following is an effect that describes areas with large, fast growing populations? *

• There are usually plenty of jobs for everyone.

• It is not difficult for people to find good housing.

• Disease can spread easily.

• Crime rates are typically very low.

What is the main reason people choose to settle in one area and not in another? *

• They want to get away from major transportation centers.

• The area has deep religious significance to them.

• They want to live close to family and friends.

• The area has sufficient resources to meet their basic needs.

Which of the following illustrates a push factor- something that drives people from an area? *

• Bethany moves from his home in Ohio to go to college in France.

• Anu moves from India to the United States to be with her family.

• Amit moves to Turkey from his home in India after an earthquake destroys his village.

• Peter moves from his small town to Nashville to find a job in the music industry.