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Population Composition

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which type of population is illustrated by this population pyramid?

a)

Fast growing

b)

Slow growing

c)

Stationary (not growing or shrinking)

d)

Negative growth (shrinking)

2.

Which type of population is illustrated by this population pyramid?

a)

Fast growing

b)

Slow growing

c)

Stationary (not growing or shrinking)

d)

Negative growth (shrinking)

3.

Which type of population is illustrated by this population pyramid?

a)

Fast growing

b)

Slow growing

c)

Stationary (not growing or shrinking)

d)

Negative growth (shrinking)

4.

Which of the following is/are NOT shown on a population pyramid?

a)

Ethnicity

b)

Age

c)

Gender

d)

Race

5.

This 1950 U.S. population pyramid illustrates a:

a)

Baby Boom

b)

Baby Boomlet

c)

Baby Bust

d)

Baby Bustlet

6.

The population pyramid of an HIV/AIDS impacted country is unique because it:

a)

Lacks young people

b)

Lacks old people

c)

Lacks middle aged people

7.

This country has ample access to healthcare and birth control.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

This country has ample access to healthcare and birth control.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

This country has a low birth rate

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Describe the life expectancy of this country

a)

People live a long time

b)

People die early

c)

Men live longer than women

11.

Which population is stable is stable?

a)
b)
c)
d)
12.

Which population is declining?

a)
b)
c)
13.

The ratio of children and elderly people to reproductive age and working people is called the

a)

dependency ration

b)

the young/old ration

c)

the demographic ration

d)

the S/V ration

14.

Which statement is true about Uganda?

a)

Educating girls and women will reduce fertility rates

b)

It has a high standard of living

c)

It is more developed

d)

It has a high life expectancy

15.

What is the primary goal of population policies?

a)

To increase the number of available jobs

b)

To influence a country's population size, growth rate, distribution, and composition

c)

To promote international trade

d)

To enhance technological advancements

16.

Which of the following is a characteristic of pro-natalist policies?

a)

They discourage immigration.

b)

They promote higher birth rates through incentives.

c)

They impose penalties for having more than one child.

d)

They focus solely on urbanization.

17.

Which of the following best describes the relationship between immigration policies and natural increase rate (NIR)?

a)

A) Immigration policies have no impact on NIR.

b)

B) Immigration can help sustain or increase NIR in countries with declining populations.

c)

C) Immigration always decreases NIR.

d)

D) Immigration policies only affect economic growth, not population dynamics.

18.

What is a potential effect of population policies on environmental sustainability?

a)

They can lead to increased resource depletion.

b)

They often ignore environmental concerns altogether.

c)

They aim to balance human activities with the preservation of natural resources.

d)

They only focus on economic growth without considering environmental impacts.

19.

What is one method of providing financial incentives for families with one child?

a)

A) Tax reductions

b)

B) By providing financial incentives for families with one child

c)

C) Free education

d)

D) Housing subsidies

20.

What is a significant issue/impact of China's Anti-Natalist Policy?

a)

Overpopulation

b)

A significant gender imbalance in the population

c)

Aging population

d)

High birth rate

21.

What can financial incentives include?

a)

Free healthcare

b)

They can include financial incentives such as tax benefits and parental leave

c)

Free education

d)

Housing subsidies

22.

What is a result of population migration?

a)

Decrease in urban areas

b)

The growth of cities as a result of population migration

c)

Decline in rural population

d)

Increase in agricultural jobs.

23.

What is a potential issue with anti-natalist policies?

a)

Creating a culture of small family sizes

b)

Providing enough resources for people

c)

Encouraging immigration

d)

Promoting overpopulation

24.

What are pro-natalist policies?

a)

Policies that promote larger families and more children

b)

Policies that discourage people from having children

c)

Policies that limit family size

d)

Policies that promote immigration

25.

Which countries are using pro-natalist policies?

a)

United States, Canada, Australia, Germany

b)

Russia, South Korea, Singapore, Denmark

c)

China, India, Brazil, Nigeria

d)

Japan, Mexico, France, Italy

26.

Which country implemented the one-child policy?

a)

China

b)

Singapore

c)

Russia

d)

Denmark

27.

Why did China implement the one-child policy?

a)

To promote larger families

b)

To limit population growth

c)

To increase resources for people

d)

To encourage immigration