Demographics and Population Dynamics Test

Mr. BarrEco/Bio II

1. What is approximately our current world

population total?

A. 800 million

B. 7 billion

C. 2 billion

D. 12 billion

2.

On the “Breathing Earth” site the United States turns red more frequently than any other country. This means that the United States…

A. …has more total people than other countries

B. …is having more births than other countries

C. …is producing more carbon dioxide than other countries

D. …is having more deaths than other countries

3.Most developed countries are emitting more

carbon dioxide than they were four years ago. Sweden and Norway, however, are emitting less. This is most likely because…

A. …their population has significantly lowered

B. …they are driving less

C. …they are using less energy

D. …they are using alternative energy sources

4.Which has NOT been a major cause of the

population explosion witnessed over the last 200 years?

A. An increase in birth rates

B. Modern medicine

C. Improved sanitation

D. Lower infant mortality

E. Longer life expectancy

5.Which country is currently the most populous

in the world?

A. India

B. China

C. United States

D. Mexico

E. Russia

6.Which country is projected to be most

populous in 2050? (different answer from #5)

A. India

B. China

C. United States

D. Mexico

E. Pakistan

7.Which region has the population with the

highest fertility rate and the lowest life expectancy?

A. Southeast Asia

B. Eastern Europe

C. Latin America

D. Sub-Saharan Africa

8.Which of the following is likely to be affected

by population growth?

A. Amount of land for agriculture

B. Amount of clean water

C. Amount of energy used daily

D. Number of people who are unemployed

E. All of the above

9.Which of the following indicators has NOT

shown an increase in the past 200 years?

A. Life expectancy

B. Total fertility rate

C. Urban (city) population

D. Atmospheric carbon dioxide emissions

E. Ecological footprint (resources used per person)

10.Which of the following indicators has NOT

shown an increase in the past 200 years?

A. Death rates

B. “Dead zones” in the ocean

C. Population facing chronic water shortages

D. Average years of school

E. Median age

11.Which of the following statements on

population growth rate is accurate?

A. It is higher right now than it ever has been in Earth’s history

B. It is highest in developed countries

C. It has slowed but remains high in developing countries

D. Demographers don’t have a method to determine the growth rate

12.

Based on its population pyramid, the Dominican Republic is most likely

A. Developed

B. Developing

13.

Based on its population pyramid, France is most likely

A. Developed

B. Developing

14.

Based on the population pyramid, what can be said about Honduras?

A. More girls than boys

B. Majority of the population is middle-aged

C. The country has poor health care

D. High potential for future population growth

15.

What can be said about New Zealand based on its population pyramid?

A. Developing country

B. Agriculture-based economy

C. Fairly even age distribution compared to many developing countries

D. Higher percentage of senior citizens compared to other age cohorts

16.Diverse industrial economy

A. Developed

B. Developing

17.Slower population growth

A. Developed

B. Developing

18.Lower average income

A. Developed

B. Developing

19.Agriculture-based economy

A. Developed

B. Developing

20.Rapid population growth

A. Developed

B. Developing

21.Life expectancy of 65 years or older

A. Developed

B. Developing

22.England

A. Developed

B. Developing

23.Jamaica

A. Developed

B. Developing

24.Canada

A. Developed

B. Developing

25.Australia

A. Developed

B. Developing

26.Kenya

A. Developed

B. Developing

27.India

A. Developed

B. Developing

28.United States

A. Developed

B. Developing

29.Mexico

A. Developed

B. Developing

30.Japan

A. Developed

B. Developing

31.Germany

A. Developed

B. Developing

32.Djibouti

A. Developed

B. Developing

33.Italy

A. Developed

B. Developing

34.Indonesia

A. Developed

B. Developing

35.Costa Rica

A. Developed

B. Developing

36.Zimbabwe

A. Developed

B. Developing

37.What is the statistical study of human

populations?

A. Demography

B. Ecology

C. Entomology

D. Biology

38.

In this historical population pyramid for the U.S., the effects of the Great Depression (1930’s) can be most clearly seen in which age cohort?

A. 0-4

B. 10-14

C. 25-29

D. 35-39

39.

In this population projection for the U.S., which age cohort has lead demographers to label this era “The Graying of America”?

A. 0-4

B. 20-24

C. 60-64

D. 75+

40.

A. Demographic transition occurred

B. This country experienced a decrease in population growth rate over time

C. This country could have been characterized as developed by 1920

D. This country had the highest potential for growth in 1880

Which of the following CANNOT be determined from these population pyramids?

41.

What do the different colors of the circles represent?

A. Life expectancyB. Income per personC. Population of the countryD. Region of the world

42.

What do the sizes of the circles represent?

A. Life expectancyB. Income per personC. Population of the countryD. Region of the world

43.

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

A. China’s fertility rate was lower than India’s fertility rate in 1800.

B. Total fertility rate has increased for most countries since 1800.

C. China and India were the most populous countries in 1800.

D. Women in 1800 were having about 4 – 8 children each.

44.

According to the relationship observed above, what measure could a country take to reduce its population growth rate?

A. Pay families to have less kids

B. Tax families who have more than two kids

C. Create a program to educate the young women in the country

D. Provide housing to couples who are involved in a family planning program

45.

Which statement is accurate?

A. Wealthier countries generally consume more energy than poor countries.

B. More populous countries seem to consume more energy.

C. Developing countries always consume less energy than developed countries.

D. Wealthier countries always pollute the environment more than developing countries.

46.

Which statement is inaccurate?

A. The observed trend in the data started with the Industrial Revolution.

B. The burning of coal for energy is one of the main reasons for the observed trend.

C. The amount of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere will naturally level off even if we continue to consume energy in the same way.

D. The use of more renewable energy sources could slow the observed trend.

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Which of the following scenarios would create population curve “B”?

A. Women 15-19 years old having 5 kids each

B. Women 25-29 years old having 5 kids each

C. Women 15-19 years old having 2 kids each

D. Women 25-29 years old having 2 kids each

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48.

In 1880 there were significantly less women than men between the ages of 25 and 34. Which of the following is the most likely reason for this?

A. Disease-related deaths

B. War-related deaths

C. Deaths during child labor

D. Deaths due to malnutrition

49.In order for a population to stay steady (not go up or down),

what is the approximate “replacement” fertility rate in developed countries?

A. 4.2 children per female

B. 2.1 children per female

C. 1.5 children per female

D. 7.0 children per female

50. Considering total

fertility rate is decreasing worldwide, which of the following projections is most unlikely?

A. U.N. High

B. U.N. Medium

C. U.N. Low

D. Not Enough Information