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IGCSE Geo: Italy (Low Birth-rate)

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the predicted population of Italy by 2070?

a)

40 million

b)

50 million

c)

46 million

d)

48 million

2.

What is the dominant economic activity in Italy?

a)

Mining

b)

Services

c)

Manufacturing

d)

Agriculture

3.

What is the fertility rate of Italy?

a)

3.1 children per woman

b)

1.2 children per woman

c)

2.4 children per woman

d)

1.5 children per woman

4.

What is the main reason for the increasing death rate in Italy?

a)

Second oldest population in the world

b)

Poor healthcare facilities

c)

High crime rate

d)

Low life expectancy

5.

What is the average age of the population in Italy?

a)

46

b)

50

c)

40

d)

35

6.

What is the consequence of Italy's population decline on the economy?

a)

Increased tax revenue

b)

Reduced demand for health services

c)

Increased demand for social care services

d)

Reduced demand for schools and teachers

7.

What policy was introduced in 2017 to increase the birth rate in Italy?

a)

Baby bonus for all families

b)

Mamma Domani Bonus

c)

Increased funding for childcare

d)

Mandatory paternity leave

8.

In your opinion, what is the main reason for the decline in birth rate in Italy?

a)

Low life expectancy

b)

High cost of childcare

c)

Lack of affordable housing

d)

High levels of female education

9.

What is the current life expectancy in Italy?

a)

80 years

b)

75 years

c)

82 years

d)

78 years

10.

What percentage of the Italian population is over the age of 65?

a)

20%

b)

25%

c)

30%

d)

35%