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WorksheetsUnit 5: Population Geography Test Review
Total questions: 79
Worksheet time: 46mins
Which of the following has been responsible for the declining death rate in many of the world’s least industrialized nations?
a declining birth rate.
migration to rural areas, where living conditions are better.
absence of diseases prevalent in industrialized nations.
improved health care.
Where do most people in Europe and the United States live?
Both Europeans and Americans live mainly in, or around, urban areas.
Europeans live in rural areas, while most Americans live in urban areas.
The populations in both Europe and the U.S. are spread evenly throughout the two regions.
Most people in Europe and the United States live in the west, where the climate is milder.
What would you expect to find in a country with zero population growth?
a high birthrate and a low death rate.
more or less equal birth and death rates.
a low birthrate and a high death rate.
low birth and death rates.
Which of the following is not a problem associated with high birth rates?
stress on the government welfare and family programs.
a lower number of future workers to support the aging population.
educating a growing number of school-aged children.
dealing with the environmental effects that a large population can produce.
Which of the following statements best characterizes the human population distribution on the earth?
It is fairly even.
Almost all people live on a small share of the earth’s surface.
Most people are moving from rich countries to poor countries.
Most people are moving from urban to rural areas.
Which of the following statements is true of present population growth patterns?
All countries have achieved zero population growth.
World population is currently declining.
The overall population growth rate is about 50% a year.
Population increase is a challenge to the whole world.
Where are the majority of the world’s most populated cities found?
Asia
Europe
Africa
North America
Which of the following is the most populated city in the United States?
Los Angeles
Chicago
New York City
Boston
All of the following statements about rapid population growth are true except
rapid population growth affects all countries.
rapid population growth occurs primarily in Asia.
increases in famine, disease, and the depletion of natural resources are all related to rapid population growth.
developed nations are most likely to experience rapid population growth
Culture comes from a group of people’s
ability to sustain a high birth rate.
establishment of political systems.
beliefs and actions that define its way of life.
willingness to industrialize and urbanize.
Population pyramids are graphical illustration that
average birth and death rates.
show the distribution of various age groups in a human population.
the number of people living in the most populated cities in a country.
average population density in a given country.
Which of the following statements describes the general trend in world population since 1950?
World population has grown slowly over the past 50 years.
There are fewer people in the world today than there were before 1950.
Most countries reached zero population since 1950.
World population has grown rapidly since 1950.
Why are people unevenly distributed throughout the world?
People prefer to live in warm areas near the Equator.
People tend to cluster in places that have fertile soil, fresh water, and mild climates.
Most people live in regions that have coal and iron ore deposits.
People generally live in cultural regions that value individual achievement.
How do people survive living in harsh conditions like the desert?
by adapting and making changes to their environment.
by moving to more hospitable areas.
by not altering the natural landscapes of their environment.
none of the above.
The 18th Century English clergyman Thomas Malthaus made a very simple observation,
human reproduction cannot keep pace with food production.
food production cannot increase as rapidly as human reproduction.
as death rates go up, so do birth rates.
increased fertility rates lead to more people.
How many people in the world lack access to clean drinking water?
1 million
300 million
1 billion
3 billion
The measure of how many people the earth can support is known as
carrying capacity
marginal return
cost-benefit ratio
overshoot
All of the following are possible consequences of the rapid population growth in India except
environmental problems
lower birthrates
food shortages
water shortages
What dramatically affected the adult populations of Kenya and other Sub-Saharan African nations?
Better education
More economic opportunity
Deaths caused by HIV/AIDS
More government control
Which of the following is considered a key to controlling population growth in the future?
The marginalization of women
Forced sterilization
Maintaining traditional cultural norms
Education
A graphic device that shows gender and age distribution of a population.
Census
Population Density
Population Pyramid
Migration
The number of children per 1000 births who die within the first year.
Infant Mortality
Death Rate
Birthrate
Migration
Positive conditions and perceptions that attract citizens to a new location from other areas.
Pull Factor
Push Factor
The permanent relocation of an individual or group to a new place of residence and employment.
Infant Mortality
Death Rate
Birthrate
Migration
Based on the data above, which statement best describes the trend in Thailand´s population between
1980 and 2015?
It has continued to grow at a rapid rate during the last 35 years
It has slowed over time, from rapid growth to very little growth over the last 35 years
It has shown no change in the last 35 years
Education of women worldwide as lowered birthrates partly because
educated women need to bear many children to ensure that some will survive
educated women may focus on their careers more than raising large families
educated women contribute less to their family income
all of the above
Countries that have entered the industrial of demographic transition are most probably characterized by
weak or developing economies.
death rates that far exceed birth rates.
social conditions that favor smaller families.
populations with a high proportion of young people.
In general, any movement of individuals or populations from one location to another.
Deomgraphy
Migration
Urbanization
Survivorship
The basic facilities of a country or region, such as roads, bridges, and sewers.
Age Structure
Demographic Transition
Migration
Infrastructure
An increase in the ratio or density of people living in urban areas rather than in rural areas.
Urbanization
Migration
Survivorship
Arable Land
Farmland that can be used to grow crops.
Migration
Fertility Rate
Arable Land
Urbanization
The average length of time that an individual is expected to live.
Life Expetancy
Arable Land
Infrastructure
Age Structure
The number of births (usually per year) Per 1,000 women of childbearing age.
Fertility Rate
Arable Land
Urbanization
Age Structure
Which of the following is NOT a strategy that would reduce population size?
Economic incentives for families for having fewer children.
Legal punishments for people who have too many children.
Limiting education of women
Public advertising showing families with fewer children having a better life.
A wealthy country with an advanced economy
Developed Country
Erosion
Developing Country
Life Expectancy
Which would likely have the greatest population density?
Mableton, Ga
Austell,Ga
Atlanta, Ga
Powder Springs, Ga
The number of births compared to the number of deaths in a given time frame is called?
Culture
Growth Rate
Society
Population
What was Spongebob's teacher named?
Ms. Puff
Ms. Cheeks
Mrs. Ned
Mrs. Munlin
_____________ is known as a fall line site because the James River is not navigable by ships due to rocks and waterfalls.
New York City
Richmond
Damascus
PIttsburgh
Paris, Hong Kong and Singapore are examples of _________________ sites.
pilgrimage
harbor
Oasis
Island
Pittsburgh and Khartoum are known as _________________ sites because two rivers come together to form a new river.
fall line
oasis
confluence
polder
As land previously used for farming is converted for urban uses, this is referred to as ____________________.
situation
site
infrastructure
sprawl
_________________ refers to the number of people who live per square kilometer or mile.
density
ethnicity
urbanization
distribution
Poor economic activity and lack of job opportunities are examples of strong ____________ factors.
push
pull
Barrios or favelas (shanty towns) are usually found where in less economically developed countries?
in the inner city
on the edge of cities and steep slopes
in the countryside
in wealthy suburbs
People leaving communist countries like Cuba and China is an example of _____________________________.
religious differences
pull factor
natural hazards
political persecution
The spread of ideas, inventions, and patterns of behavior is called ____________________.
traditions
differentiation
diffusion
migration
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2/3 of world’s population lives between 20°N and 60°N latitude and this is referred to as ___________________________.
population distribution
population density
push factors
pull factors
When Jewish and Christian people leave an area that is mostly Muslim, this is an example of ______________________.
religious diversity
political strife
environmental degradation
religious persecution
A refugee is _______________________________.
someone who illegally enters a country
someone who flees for fear of losing their lives from a war, conflict, or political or religious persecution
someone who chooses to leave their country and enter another country
____________________ is the shift from a rural to an urban society, bringing a large concentration of people into towns and cities.
Globalization
Megalopolis
population density
Urbanization
