Sustainable Development and Use of Resources Quiz

What is the definition of population?

• The total number of people living in a given place at a given time.

• The study of the population to determine its characteristics.

• A government survey of population.

• The number of deaths per 1000 of the population.

What is demography?

• The total number of people living in a given place.

• The number of births per 1000 of the population.

• The study of the population to determine its characteristics.

• A government survey of population.

How often does a census typically occur?

• Every year.

• Every five years.

• Every ten years.

• Every twenty years.

What does the dependency ratio indicate?

• The number of births per year.

• The total population of a country.

• The ratio of dependents to the working-age population.

• The number of people in the labor force.

Which of the following is a source of population statistics?

• Community centers.

• Schools.

• Local businesses.

• Registrar's Office.

What is one use of population statistics?

• To measure the height of buildings.

• To determine the number of schools needed.

• To calculate the number of trees in a forest.

• To assess the weather patterns.

What is a population pyramid?

• A method of calculating population density.

• A type of building used for housing.

• A graph showing the structure of a population by age and gender.

• A survey conducted every ten years.

What does a population pyramid typically show?

• The relationship between males and females and their age profile.

• The total area of a country.

• The number of schools in a region.

• The economic status of a population.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a population?

• Population density.

• The number of trees in a forest.

• The amount of rainfall.

• The types of animals in an area.

What is the term for the number of children born in one year per 1000 of the population?

• Natural increase.

• Migration rate.

• Birth rate.

• Death rate.