Quiz on Population Growth

What is the definition of population growth?

• The movement of people from one place to another

• The increase in the number of people living in a specific area over time

• The number of deaths per 1,000 people in a year

• The decrease in the number of people living in an area

What does the birth rate measure?

• The number of people migrating to a new area

• The total population of a country

• The number of births per 1,000 people in a year

• The number of deaths per 1,000 people in a year

What is natural increase?

• When the death rate is higher than the birth rate

• The total number of people in a specific area

• When the birth rate is higher than the death rate

• The movement of people from one place to another

Which of the following is a cause of lower death rates?

• Increased migration

• High birth rates

• Improved healthcare

• Cultural beliefs

What is one effect of population growth?

• Lower birth rates

• Decreased economic growth

• Less innovation

• Resource depletion

Which country is known for rapid population growth due to high birth rates?

• Japan

• Germany

• India

• Canada

What is a positive effect of population growth?

• Urban overcrowding

• Resource depletion

• Environmental pollution

• Economic growth

What challenge does Nigeria face due to its fast-growing population?

• High birth rates

• Low migration

• Youth unemployment

• Aging population

What is one negative effect of urban overcrowding?

• Better public services

• Housing shortages

• Increased job opportunities

• More green spaces

What does migration refer to?

• The movement of people from one place to another

• The number of deaths in a year

• The increase in birth rates

• The decrease in population size