Population Studies Quiz

Which field of study focuses on the size, distribution, and composition of human populations?

• Sociology

• Demography

• Anthropology

• Economics

What term refers to the number of people living in a particular area at a given time?

• Fertility

• Population density

• Migration

• Mortality

Which factor directly increases population size?

• Emigration

• Fertility

• Mortality

• Aging

What is the primary effect of high birth rates in rural areas?

• Decrease in labor force

• Increase in child dependency

• More workers for farming and livelihood

• Greater urban congestion

In urban, educated families with dual incomes, what trend is commonly observed?

• Having many children for business support

• Choosing to have fewer children

• Relying on extended family for survival

• Prioritizing farming over education

Which term describes the movement of people from one place to another?

• Immigration

• Migration

• Fertility

• Demographic transition

Which of the following is considered a pull factor for migration?

• Famine in the home country

• Political instability

• Better job opportunities abroad

• Environmental disaster

Who proposed that population growth tends to outpace the production of food and resources, leading to potential scarcity?

• Paul Ehrlich

• Thomas Malthus

• Emile Durkheim

• Max Weber

In poor urban communities, why do families often choose to have more children?

• To lower living costs

• To increase workforce for small businesses

• To reduce competition for jobs

• To improve education levels

Which population control method involves surgically cutting or sealing the fallopian tubes?

• Vasectomy

• Tubal ligation

• Contraceptive implant

• Natural family planning