______________ is the scientific study of populations by examining trends such as birthrates and death rates. (WG.7C) 

• Anthropology
• Demography
• Sociology
• Polygraphy

The doubling time, or the number of years it takes a population to double in size, is typically _________ in more developed countries than in less developed countries. (WG.7C) 

• Longer
• Shorter 
• Faster
• The same

___________ refers to the average number of people living in a specific geographic area. (WG.7C)

• Population profile
• Population density
• Population geography
• Population pyramid

Which statement best describes the data in the graph? TEKS 7C, TEKS 21A

• Human population peaked early, then decreased as people formed permanent settlements. 
• Human population has leveled off since the beginning of the 21st century.
• Human population was relatively small until the Industrial Revolution. 
• Human population fell dramatically following the last ice age.

In population studies, _____________ refers to the difference between an area’s birthrate and its mortality rate. (WG.7C) 

• Projected increase 
• Diffusion
• Natural increase
• Density

Which statement about human population trends is true? TEKS 7C

• Latin America is the most populous region, but its growth will slow in the near future.
• North America has the world’s lowest growth rate, and its population is projected to steadily decline.
• Asia has the largest population, and it is projected to remain most populous over the next few decades. 
• Africa currently has the highest growth rate, but it will soon be surpassed by Oceania.

Based on the population pyramid, which services are probably in greatest demand in Mexico today?  WG.7C

• Financial advice for people retiring at 65 years old.

• Childcare and schools

• Nursing homes for the aged

• Television programs for people 50 to 59 years old

According to the pyramid, in 2030 the population of Florida will have – WG.7C

• fewer people eligible for social security

• fewer school age children 5-9 years old

• a decline in the total population

• a decline in the number of females 70 and older

3.  The country of Wakanda is considering building more nursing. After looking at the graph above, as a political advisor, you would – WG.7C

• Praise the leader of Wakanda for his decision

• Advocate for appropriating some the funds from nursing homes to schools

• Advocate for appropriating some the funds from nursing homes to entertainment productions

• None of the other answers

According to the map, the Buddhist religion originated in — (WG.17B) (WG.21B) (WG.21C)

• Southern Japan

• Central Afghanistan

• Southern China

• Northern India