Population and Migration Quiz

Which of the following may influence where people choose to live?

• All of the above

• Gold is discovered in California

• People living near a freshwater source

• A new city is developed which offers new opportunities for employment

When does overpopulation occur?

• Carrying capacity

• Push factors

• At the point when a government decides to discontinue population policies

• When sustainable development is used

Kinship/friendship ties, economic opportunities, religious and political freedom, better quality of life, are all examples of...

• Negative growth

• Factors that influence climate

• Stability

• Pull factors

What is urbanization and what problems can it cause?

• Urbanization is when more people start living in rural areas instead of cities. It can cause problems like not enough land or water for everyone

• Urbanization is when people start moving from rural areas to tropical islands. It can cause problems like too much sun exposure

• Urbanization is when people start moving from cities to rural areas. It can cause problems like too much land or water for everyone

• Urbanization is when more people start living in cities instead of rural areas. It can cause problems like not enough land or water for everyone

The population pyramid of Comoros represents which type of growth?

• Negative growth

• Slow growth

• Stability

• Rapid growth

Which level of development does the population pyramid of Russians reflect?

• Less developed

• Developing

• More developed

• Stability

Which two categories of the chart would you use to determine population density?

• Area in Square Miles and Per Capita GDP

• Population and Area in Square Miles

• Population and Literacy Rate

• Life Expectancy and Per Capita GDP

According to the text, how have physical features and environmental conditions influenced the past and migration patterns?

• Climate patterns do not affect the types of plants and animals that can live in different regions

• The influence of European countries has had no impact on the past and migration patterns

• Understanding the physical features and environmental conditions is not important for understanding history and culture

• Physical geography, such as landforms and climate, plays a big role in shaping how people live and move

What role does female education play on population density and distribution?

• The more educated women are, the more likely they are to live in less developed countries

• The more educated women are, the more likely they are to live in rural areas

• The less educated women are, the less likely they are to have many children

• The more educated women are, the less likely they are to have many children

What is one challenge that less developed countries often face?

• Lower levels of poverty and unemployment in comparison to developed countries

• Lower levels of pollution and infectious diseases

• Limited access to clean water, sanitation, and healthcare

• Better access to resources that can improve people's lives