Question 1

Briefly outline the two major views on population growth.Which do you find most compelling? Why?

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Question 2

Compare the four sociological perspectives on urbanization.Do you think that one explanation is more persuasive than the others? Why?

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Question 3

Governments have tried many things in order to influence the populations of their nations.What have governments done to attempt to increase populations? What have governments done to attempt to decrease populations? Do you think governments should try to change population sizes? Why or why not?

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Question 4

Compare Malthusian theory and demographic transition theory on global population growth.Which position do you agree with? Why?

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Question 5

What is the state of the environment in the United States,with consideration to water consumption,water availability,and the threats to our water supplies? Do you think that our environment is getting better or worse? Why?

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Question 6

Review the three population pyramids on page 296 of the text.What can these age-sex pyramids tell us about a country's past,present,and future? What are the problems that each country may face in 2025? In 2050?

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Question 7

Look up the fertility and mortality statistics for your state.How do they compare to national statistics?

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Question 8

Is sustainable development possible? Explain why you are optimistic or pessimistic about achieving sustainable development in the United States.

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Quiz 15: Population, Urbanization, And The Environment