Human Populations Quiz

Human population growth accelerated in recent centuries mostly because of _____

• The bubonic plague.

• Better hygiene and food.

• The discovery of electricity.

• Improved efficiency of fuel use.

Which of the following resource is likely to be impacted the most by a rapidly growing population?

• Livestock

• Clothing

• Free will

• Water

Which graph shows the curve for human population growth from the first appearance of humans to the time when humans reach the Earth's carrying capacity?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What is the current population of the world?

• 3.5 Billion

• 2.9 Billion

• 7.9 Billion

• 5.6 Billion

If the per-capita growth rate is 1%, what is the amount of time it will take for a population to double its numbers?

• 36 years

• 72 years

• 18 years

• 144 years

Total fertility rate, why is the replacement level for children 2.1 and not 2, considering we are talking about being able to replace just their parents and no more?

• Many adults die in less developed countries so more children are required to offset the number.

• Not all children born will survive to adulthood and reproduce.

• Many countries have a high emigration rate and need to replace that population

• Aging societies need young workers to pay into social security.

If you have people moving out of your country they are considered as ________.

• Immigrants

• Emigrants

• Vagabonds

• Traitors

What is urbanization?

• More people are deciding to live in rural areas.

• The trend to drive electric vehicles and drink soy lattes.

• Movement of people from rural areas into larger cities.

• An investment in infrastructure of developing countries.

What group of people is considered as second class citizens in some developing countries?

• Elderly

• Women

• Men

• Children

If we are to deal with urban sprawl in areas like Denver, what concept will city planners need to implement when they oversee the redevelopment of an area?

• Localized agriculture to ensure adequate produce for the community.

• More human scale, planning for more amenities in a localized area.

• Teleportation facilities

• Adding additional lanes to interstate systems