World Populations Quiz

Which continent has the highest population density?

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• North America

What is population density?

• The total number of people living in a country

• The average number of people living in a square kilometer

• The number of countries in a continent

• The growth rate of a population over a year

Which factor does NOT affect population growth?

• Birth rate

• Death rate

• Migration

• National GDP

What does a high population growth rate indicate?

• A decrease in the country's population

• An increase in the country's population

• Stable population numbers

• Decreased economic development

Which of the following is a consequence of high population density?

• Lower pollution levels

• Increased space for housing

• Higher demand for resources

• Decreased traffic congestion

What is the term for the movement of people from one place to another?

• Migration

• Population density

• Urbanization

• Population distribution

Which area would likely have a low population density?

• A desert

• A coastal city

• An island near the equator

• A fertile river valley

What is the main reason for population growth in many countries today?

• Decreased birth rates

• Increased migration

• Increased birth rates

• Decreased death rates

How can governments manage high population growth?

• By increasing taxes

• By promoting family planning

• By decreasing healthcare facilities

• By limiting education

What is the effect of migration on a country's population size?

• It has no effect

• It can increase or decrease the population size

• It always increases the population size

• It always decreases the population size