Population Test

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What happens to the numbers of children a woman has if she becomes more educated?

• Number of children goes up
• Number of children goes down
• Number of children stays the same

The death rate declines for all of the following EXCEPT:

• Better health care
• Better living conditions
• People live longer
• People have less money

Which of the following areas has the lowest death rate:

• Africa
• Asia
• North America

What causes Zero Population growth?

• Birth rate higher than death rate
• Death rate higher than the birth rate
• Birth rate and death rate are equal
• Japan's population is getting older

How long does it take a population to double in an underdeveloped nation?

• 5 years
• 15 years
• 25 years

How many years does it take for the population to double in an industrialized nation?

• 100 years
• 200 years
• 300 years

Which of the following is a result of rapid population growth in an urban area?

• Higher crime
• More pollution
• Overcrowding
• All are results of rapid growth

What is carrying capacity?

• How much an environment can handle
• How many resources a country has
• How long it takes for the birth rate to drop

Which of the following is NOT an example of a problem created by a higher death rate than birth rate?

• Too many retired people unable to work
• Too many seniors living off social security
• Not enough skilled laborers to fill the work force
• All are problems