Population and Migration Quiz

A group of people who inhabit a place.

The number of births that occur in a specific place at a specific time.

A count of the number of people who make up the population of a country or a community on a specific date.

The number of deaths that occur in a specific place at a specific time.

What would you call people who come to Puerto Rico from their place of origin to make a new life?

Answer explanation

People who come to Puerto Rico from their place of origin to make a new life are typically called "migrants" or "immigrants." They seek new opportunities and a fresh start in a different location.

The community of Puerto Ricans who don’t live on the island.

Answer explanation

The community of Puerto Ricans who don’t live on the island is known as the Puerto Rican diaspora. This term encompasses Puerto Ricans residing in the mainland U.S. and other countries, highlighting their cultural and social connections.

Define internal migration and give an example

Answer explanation

Internal migration refers to the movement of people within a country. An example is a person relocating from a rural area to a city for better job opportunities.

The population is equally distributed all over a country.

• T

• F

The climate and the wealth of natural resource also influence the number of people who inhabit a place.

• T

• F

Puerto Rico possesses a low population density.

• T

• F