Population Geography: Growth, Distribution, and Migration

Question 1

What primary factor shapes the distribution of human populations across the globe?

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Climate

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Economic opportunities

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Political boundaries

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Cultural preferences

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a factor that directly influences population change?

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Government policies

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Birth rate

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Death rate

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Migration

Question 3

The population density of a region refers to:

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The average number of people living in a unit area

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The number of people living in a specific area

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The distribution of people across a region

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The rate at which the population is growing

Question 4

Which of the following is a typical characteristic of a population with a high birth rate?

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High proportion of young people

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Low life expectancy

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Declining population

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Aging population

Question 5

The movement of people from one place to another is known as:

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Migration

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Emigration

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Immigration

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Circulation

Question 6

Which of the following is a major factor influencing internal migration?

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Economic opportunities

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Political instability

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Climate change

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Cultural differences

Question 7

The push-pull theory of migration suggests that:

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People are motivated to leave an area (push factors) and move to another area (pull factors)

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Migration is primarily driven by economic factors

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Migration is a random process

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Migration is always voluntary

Question 8

The demographic transition model describes:

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The stages of population growth and decline within a society

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The impact of migration on population change

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The factors that influence population distribution

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The relationship between population and economic development

Question 9

Population geography is a field of study that focuses on:

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The spatial distribution and dynamics of human populations

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The physical and environmental factors that shape human populations

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The economic, social, and cultural factors that influence human populations

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The political and historical dimensions of human populations

Question 10

Which factor does NOT influence population growth?

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Technological advancements

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Birth rate

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Death rate

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Immigration

Question 11

Population distribution refers specifically to its:

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Spatial arrangement

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Age structure

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Economic status

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Educational attainment

Question 12

The most prevalent type of international migration is:

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Economic migration

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Political migration

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Environmental migration

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Involuntary migration

Question 13

According to the Demographic Transition Model, population growth is predicted to:

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Eventually stabilize

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Indefinitely increase

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Cyclically fluctuate

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Decrease to zero

Question 14

The concept of 'carrying capacity' refers specifically to:

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The maximum population size a given environment can sustain

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The average population size over time

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The rate at which a population grows

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The number of people residing in a particular area

Question 15

A characteristic of a low fertility rate is:

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Smaller families

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High infant mortality

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Low life expectancy

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Rapid population growth

Question 16

The movement of people from rural areas to urban areas is known as:

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Urbanization

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Migration

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Immigration

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Emigration

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a reason contributing to the aging population in developed countries?

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High infant mortality

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Declining birth rates

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Increased longevity

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Reduced immigration

Question 18

Which of the following is **not** a key factor affecting population change?

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Geographic terrain

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Birth rate

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Death rate

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Immigration

Question 19

The movement of people from one place to another is referred to as:

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Migration

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Emigration

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Immigration

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Relocation

Question 20

A region with a large number of people living in a small area is characterized by:

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High population density

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Low birth rates

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High death rates

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Abundant natural resources

Question 21

To calculate population density, which method is typically used?

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Number of people per unit area

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Population growth rate

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Birth rate

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Death rate

Question 22

Which of the following is **not** a typical characteristic of a developing country?

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High levels of urbanization

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High birth rates

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Lower life expectancy

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Limited access to education

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a major factor contributing to international migration?

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Cultural differences

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Political instability

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Economic disparities

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Environmental disasters

Question 24

The spatial arrangement of a population is known as its:

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Population distribution

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Population density

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Population concentration

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Population dispersal

Question 25

The movement of individuals from one location to another is referred to as:

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Migration

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Commuting

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Population growth

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Urbanization

Question 26

What is the distinction between emigration and immigration?

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Emigration refers to leaving a place; Immigration refers to arriving in a place

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Immigration refers to leaving a place; Emigration refers to arriving in a place

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Both terms describe the same process

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Neither term is related to movement

Question 27

Which type of migration involves movement within the same country?

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Internal migration

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International migration

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Rural-to-urban migration

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Circular migration

Question 28

A region with a high population relative to its land area is considered:

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Densely populated

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Sparsely populated

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Highly populated

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Overpopulated

Question 29

The average number of years a person is expected to live is known as:

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Life expectancy

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Birth rate

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Mortality rate

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Fertility rate

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a primary determinant of population growth?

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Technological advancements

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Birth rate

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Death rate

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Migration

Question 31

The term used to describe the movement of people from one place to another for a relatively permanent period is:

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Migration

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Immigration

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Emigration

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Transmigration

Question 32

Which of the following is a typical push factor for migration?

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War or persecution

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Economic opportunities

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Family reunification

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Political stability

Question 33

The spatial distribution of a population refers to:

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The way people are dispersed across a geographic area

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The total number of people living in a particular region

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The age structure of a population

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The racial composition of a population

Question 34

Which of the following is an example of a pull factor for migration?

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Higher wages

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Political asylum

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Environmental disasters

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Overcrowding

Question 35

The process by which the age structure of a population changes over time is known as:

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Ageing

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Declining fertility

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Population pyramids

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Life expectancy

Question 36

The field of study that focuses on the distribution, composition, and movement of populations is known as:

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Demography

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Geography

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Sociology

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Economics

Question 37

Which continent has the highest population density?

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Asia

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Europe

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North America

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Africa

Question 38

Which of the following is a common push factor for international migration?

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Environmental disasters

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Economic opportunities

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Political stability

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Improved healthcare

Question 39

Which characteristic describes the third stage of the demographic transition model?

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Low birth and death rates

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High birth and death rates

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Declining birth rates and increasing death rates

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Rapidly increasing birth rates

Question 40

Which of the following methods is used to visually represent the age and sex structure of a population?

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Population pyramid

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Choropleth map

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Dot distribution map

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Isoline map

Question 41

Which type of migration involves moving from one region or country to another?

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International migration

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Internal migration

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Return migration

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Forced migration

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT a recognized factor influencing population growth?

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Climate

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Migration

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Death rates

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Birth rates

Question 43

Which factor does NOT influence population growth rates?

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Climate change

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Birth rates

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Migration

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Death rates

Question 44

Which type of population distribution refers to a situation where the population is concentrated in a few major cities?

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Primate city

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Clustered distribution

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Uniform distribution

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Random distribution

Question 45

What is the process of people moving from rural to urban areas known as?

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Urbanization

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Transmigration

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Emigration

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Immigration

Question 46

Which of the following is a consequence of rapid population growth?

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Environmental degradation

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Improved living standards

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Reduced unemployment

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Enhanced economic prosperity

Question 47

What is the term used to describe the study of population characteristics?

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Demography

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Population geography

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Geopolitics

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Human ecology

Question 48

What is the term used to describe the way people are distributed across the Earth's surface?

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Population distribution pattern

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Population density

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Population growth rate

Question 49

Which of the following is a primary determinant of population growth?

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Fertility rates

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Political stability

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Climate

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Economic development

Question 50

The spatial distribution of population refers to?

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The way people are spread across the Earth's surface

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The rate at which a population increases

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The number of people living in a specific area

Question 51

Which type of migration involves the movement of people from rural to urban areas?

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Urbanization

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Emigration

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Transhumance

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Immigration

Question 52

What is a demographic transition?

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A shift in a population's age and fertility patterns over time

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A decrease in the overall size of a population

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A change in the geographic distribution of a population

Question 53

Which of the following is an example of a push factor for migration?

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War or conflict

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Educational advancement

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Family reunification

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Economic opportunity

Question 54

What is the field of study that focuses on human populations called?

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Demography

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Sociology

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Geography

Question 55

Which of the following can be a consequence of rapid population growth?

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Increased strain on resources and services

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Enhanced social cohesion within communities

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Improved living standards for all

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Reduced unemployment rates

Question 56

How do crude birth rate and total fertility rate differ?

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Crude birth rate measures live births per 1,000 people in a year, while total fertility rate measures the average number of children a woman will have over her lifetime

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Crude birth rate measures total births per year, while total fertility rate measures live births per 1,000 women

Question 57

Which of the following is an example of a population pyramid?

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A graphical representation of the age and sex distribution of a population

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A map showing the distribution of people across a region

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A table listing the number of births and deaths in a population

Question 58

What is the concept of carrying capacity in population geography?

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The maximum population size that an environment can sustain indefinitely

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The average number of children a woman will have over her lifetime

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The rate at which a population is increasing