Question 1

Conflict theorists argue that population problems result from economic and gender inequality.

Accepted Answer

Conflict theorists believe that issues related to population, such as overpopulation or resource scarcity, are primarily caused by underlying social inequalities, including disparities in wealth, power, and gender. They argue that these inequalities lead to uneven distribution of resources and opportunities, contributing to population problems.

Question 2

In recent years the elderly have increased their power in political issues.

Accepted Answer

The elderly population has increased their power in political issues due to their growing numbers, higher voter turnout rates compared to younger demographics, and their ability to influence policy through lobbying and advocacy groups focused on senior issues.

Question 3

Globally, the population under 18 years of age is the fastest growing age group.

Accepted Answer

The global population is aging, with the fastest growth occurring in the population aged 65 and over, due to increased life expectancy and declining birth rates in many countries.

Question 4

Brazil is the country with the largest population in the world.​

Accepted Answer

China holds the title for the country with the largest population in the world, not Brazil.

Question 5

The aging of the population is due, in part, to declining fertility rates.​

Accepted Answer

Declining fertility rates contribute to the aging of the population because there are fewer young people being born relative to the number of older individuals, leading to a higher average age in the population.

Question 6

Fertility rates have significantly increased throughout the world.

Accepted Answer

Globally, fertility rates have been declining over the past few decades due to various factors including increased access to contraception, higher education levels, and women entering the workforce.

Question 7

Social security policies reduce the need to have children.​

Accepted Answer

Social security policies provide financial support for the elderly, reducing reliance on children for economic support in old age, thereby reducing the incentive to have more children for this purpose.

Question 8

Most of the earth's population lives in Asia and Africa.​

Accepted Answer

Asia and Africa are the two most populous continents, with Asia having more than 4.5 billion people and Africa over 1.3 billion, accounting for a significant majority of the global population.

Question 9

High infant and child mortality rates contribute to population increase in poor countries.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Throughout human history, population growth was restricted by disease and limited food supplies.​

Accepted Answer

Historically, factors such as disease outbreaks and limited food supplies due to agricultural productivity constraints significantly restricted population growth by increasing mortality rates and limiting the number of people that could be supported by available resources.

Question 11

The United States population is expected to continue to increase through 2050.

Accepted Answer

According to projections by the United States Census Bureau, the population of the United States is expected to continue growing through the year 2050, driven by a combination of natural increase (the number of births minus the number of deaths) and immigration.

Question 12

The earth's population expanded very slowly until about the year 1950.​

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Pronatalism refers to the cultural value of family planning and freedom in reproductive choices.​

Accepted Answer

Pronatalism refers to the belief or policy that promotes or encourages childbearing and often values having children highly, rather than specifically focusing on family planning and reproductive freedom.

Question 14

Industrialization leads to an increase in fertility rates and a decline in mortality rates.

Accepted Answer

Industrialization typically leads to a decline in fertility rates due to factors like increased education, employment opportunities for women, and access to family planning, while mortality rates decrease due to improvements in healthcare, nutrition, and living conditions.

Question 15

In the coming years, the population of the United States is expected to continue to increase due to immigration.​

Accepted Answer

The United States has historically seen population growth due to immigration, and projections by demographic experts and institutions like the U.S. Census Bureau anticipate this trend will continue, contributing to overall population increase.

Question 16

According to conflict theory, poverty increases fertility rates.​

Accepted Answer

Conflict theory suggests that poverty can lead to higher fertility rates as individuals in lower socioeconomic statuses may have limited access to education and family planning resources, leading to larger family sizes.

Question 17

In 2013, the world population was approximately 7 billion.

Accepted Answer

In 2013, the world population was indeed approximately 7 billion, reflecting a significant milestone in global population growth.

Question 18

The least developed countries of the world have the highest rates of fertility.

Accepted Answer

Least developed countries often have higher fertility rates due to factors such as lower access to contraception, higher child mortality rates, and cultural norms that value larger families.

Question 19

As fertility rates decline, the elderly support ratio decreases.​

Accepted Answer

The elderly support ratio is the ratio of working-age adults to elderly adults, typically those over 65. As fertility rates decline, there are fewer young people entering the workforce, leading to a higher proportion of elderly individuals compared to working-age individuals, thus decreasing the elderly support ratio.

Question 20

The population of a country can continue to grow even though the country has reached replacement-level fertility.

Accepted Answer

Replacement-level fertility is the total fertility rate at which a population exactly replaces itself from one generation to the next, without migration. However, a population can continue to grow due to population momentum, where a large base of young people will continue to enter reproductive age, and because of increased life expectancy, leading to more people living longer.

Quiz 12: Population Growth and Aging

Conflict theorists argue that population problems result from economic and gender inequality.

In recent years the elderly have increased their power in political issues.

Globally, the population under 18 years of age is the fastest growing age group.

Brazil is the country with the largest population in the world.​

The aging of the population is due, in part, to declining fertility rates.​

Fertility rates have significantly increased throughout the world.

Social security policies reduce the need to have children.​

Most of the earth's population lives in Asia and Africa.​

High infant and child mortality rates contribute to population increase in poor countries.

Throughout human history, population growth was restricted by disease and limited food supplies.​

The United States population is expected to continue to increase through 2050.

The earth's population expanded very slowly until about the year 1950.​

Pronatalism refers to the cultural value of family planning and freedom in reproductive choices.​

Industrialization leads to an increase in fertility rates and a decline in mortality rates.

In the coming years, the population of the United States is expected to continue to increase due to immigration.​

According to conflict theory, poverty increases fertility rates.​

In 2013, the world population was approximately 7 billion.

The least developed countries of the world have the highest rates of fertility.

As fertility rates decline, the elderly support ratio decreases.​

The population of a country can continue to grow even though the country has reached replacement-level fertility.

Brazil is the country with the largest population in the world.

The aging of the population is due, in part, to declining fertility rates.

Social security policies reduce the need to have children.

Most of the earth's population lives in Asia and Africa.

Throughout human history, population growth was restricted by disease and limited food supplies.

The earth's population expanded very slowly until about the year 1950.

Pronatalism refers to the cultural value of family planning and freedom in reproductive choices.

In the coming years, the population of the United States is expected to continue to increase due to immigration.

According to conflict theory, poverty increases fertility rates.

As fertility rates decline, the elderly support ratio decreases.