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Population

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 18mins

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Class
Date
1.

On a global scale, rapid population growth can harm the environment.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

One major cause of population growth is a falling death rate.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

In most countries, population is concentrated in cities.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Migration is one of the main causes of population shifts in our world today.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

If a country has a population of 6 million in 2015, 9 million in 2025, and 12 million in 2035, then what is the doubling time for that country's population?

a)

5 years

b)

10 years

c)

15 years

d)

20 years

6.

Which of the following describes areas with large, fast-growing populations?

a)

There are usually plenty of jobs for everyone.

b)

It is not hard for people to find good housing.

c)

Disease can spread quickly.

7.

What is the main reason people choose to settle in one area and not in another?

a)

They want to get away from major transportation centers.

b)

The area has sufficient resources to meet their basic needs.

c)

They want to live close to friends and family.

8.

Which of the following illustrates a push factor - something that drives people from an area?

a)

moving to be with family

b)

moving to find a new job

c)

moving after an earthquake destroys your home

d)

moving to go to school

9.

Which of the following means to exit and live in a new country?

a)

immigrate

b)

refugee

c)

emigrate

10.

Which of the following illustrates a pull factor - something that attracts people to an area?

a)

moving to avoid catching a disease

b)

moving to find a new job

c)

moving after an earthquake destroys your home

d)

moving to avoid a war zone

11.

Which of the following affects growth rate (check all that apply)?

a)

religion

b)

food

c)

healthcare

d)

disasters

e)

the moon

12.

If a country has a population of 4 million in 2000, 8 million in 2010, and 16 million in 2020, then what is the doubling time for that country's population?

a)

5 years

b)

10 years

c)

15 years

d)

20 years

13.

What does a Population Pyramid show?

a)

Males and females in all age groups in a population group

b)

Number of immigrants to a country

c)

How many people died in a year

14.

What does a Population Density map show?

a)

How many people live in specific areas

b)

How many immigrants entered a country

c)

How many refugees entered a country

15.

Which of the following means to move into in another country?

a)

immigrate

b)

refugee

c)

emigrate

16.

Which of the following means to flee danger in your country?

a)

immigrate

b)

refugee

c)

emigrate

17.

What resources do people compete for in a country (check all that apply)?

a)

food

b)

housing

c)

jobs

d)

land

e)

water

18.

Today, world population is growing because people live longer even though the birthrate is dropping

a)

True

b)

False

19.

What is the calculation of the number of births in a population each year?

a)

death rate

b)

birth rate

20.

What is the calculation of the number of deaths in a population each year?

a)

death rate

b)

birth rate

21.

This maps hows that the densest areas on Earth are in the eastern hemisphere.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

What is the biggest age group in Indonesia in 2017?

a)

0-4 years old

b)

35-39 years old

c)

70-74 years old

23.

What was the total population in Indonesia in 2017?

a)

1,000,000

b)

200,000,000

c)

5,000,000,000