Overpopulation Article Quiz

The CENTRAL idea of the article is developed by __________

• describing what countries have done to ensure that their rising populations do not overuse important natural resources

• exploring the regions where the education of women has had a larger than average impact on the rate of population growth

• outlining the effects of the relationship between fertility and mortality on countries' populations and economies

• contrasting the causes of death that slowed population growth in the past with causes of death in the modern world

Which CENTRAL idea is BEST supported by the following statement?

This year, the number of people worldwide who are over 60 will rise above 1 billion for the first time. By 2050, it is forecast to be 2 billion, which raises the question: 'Who will pay for them'?

• Experts are concerned that some rising populations will put a strain on the world's resources.

• Countries that plan for changing and aging populations will see gains among all demographics.

• Declining fertility rates have led to a period of demographic dividends for some Asian countries.

• The level of education that a woman has is one factor that relates to the number of children she has.

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What is an advantage of presenting global population growth this way?

• It shows that specific world events have caused the population growth to slow throughout history.

• It shows that long-term population growth in the modern age has increased fairly consistently.

• It illustrates how much global population rates are likely to increase over the next few decades.

• It illustrates how fertility rates are connected to global population changes over time.

Examine Image 3 and read from the section "Where is the Population Rising Fastest - And Slowest?" Which statement accurately compares the chart and the reading selection?

• The selection makes a general statement about population growth in two continents, while the chart illustrates the growth of specific countries around the world.

• The selection provides background information to support the predictions in the chart, and explains the causes of the rate of population growth outlined in the chart.

• Both the selection and the chart emphasize the diversity in the expected rates of population growth in different nations.

• Both the selection and the chart outline the rate at which populations in Asia and Africa will grow in the future.

Although developing countries have higher birth rates, populations in richer nations may be more problematic. Why do some scientists worry more about richer nations?

• People in developing countries do not produce pollution.

• People in developing countries do not use as much healthcare.

• People in richer countries have a higher life expectancy.

• People in richer countries consume more resources.

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Why is the human population growing? (Check all that apply).

• People are living longer

• Child mortality rate is lower

• Suitable habitat is increasing

• Fertility rate are increasing

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What trend in population leads to a demographic dividend?

• longer life span

• reduced fertility rate

• increased fertility rates

• higher infant mortality

What is the significance of the red bars?

• life expectancy of 80 years or above

• child mortality rate below the average

• countries with the oldest population

• countries with the fastest population growth

Answer in a paragraph

Why is the growing population of people problematic for the Earth? Support your claim with evidence from the article. Then, explain why the evidence supports your claim.

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Read the following statement.

These scientists use the resultant data to prevent species overpopulation, or conversely, extinction.

Which phrase from the article helps explain what 'overpopulation' means?

• factors such as available food, water, cover, prey, and predator species

• to include more complex interactions between species

• when a species exceeds its niche environment's carrying capacity

• steadily and exponentially increasing

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