Question 1

Which of the following statements is true of crude birth rate?
A) It is the rate at which a population of 1,000 people double their number.
B) It counts the number of babies who live beyond the age of three for every 1,000 people.
C) It is based on the age and marital status of women.
D) It is based on the populations of least developed countries.
E) It is based on the total population rather than more specific measures.

Accepted Answer

Crude birth rate is calculated based on the total population, not taking into account specific factors such as age or marital status of women, making it a general measure of births per 1,000 people in a population.

Question 2

The growth or decline of population involves three key factors: fertility, mortality, and migration.

Accepted Answer

Population change is influenced by three primary factors: fertility rates (births), mortality rates (deaths), and migration (the movement of people into or out of a population).

Question 3

Crude death rate is defined as:
A) the average age at which people die in a population.
B) the total number of deaths in a population in a given year.
C) the average number of child mortality per day in a country.
D) the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population in a given year.
E) the number of still births for every 100 people in a population in a given year.

Accepted Answer

The crude death rate is a demographic measure that calculates the total number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population within a specific time frame, typically one year. This helps in understanding the general mortality level of a population.

Question 4

Before the Industrial Revolution, urban settlements developed because people figured out how to use natural resources.

Accepted Answer

Urban settlements historically developed in areas where natural resources were abundant, allowing for agriculture, trade, and later, industrial activities, which attracted populations for sustenance and economic opportunities.

Question 5

China is now emitting almost twice as much carbon dioxide as the next-biggest polluter, the United States.

Accepted Answer

China has become the world's largest emitter of carbon dioxide, surpassing the United States, and its emissions are indeed almost twice those of the U.S., reflecting its rapid industrial growth and expansion.

Question 6

Total fertility rate is the number of people born every day in a country.

Accepted Answer

Total fertility rate refers to the average number of children a woman would have over her lifetime, not the number of people born every day in a country.

Question 7

_____ is the scientific study of human populations.
A) Epidemiology
B) Physiology
C) Geology
D) Demography
E) Biometrics

Accepted Answer

Demography is the scientific study of human populations, focusing on their size, structure, and distribution.

Question 8

Up to 3.5 million Americans get sick every year from polluted beach water.

Accepted Answer

According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, up to 3.5 million Americans get sick each year from contact with raw sewage from sanitary sewer overflows or from contaminated stormwater runoff that can pollute beach water.

Question 9

The total fertility rate is the:
A) rate at which a population doubles in size.
B) average number of children born to a woman during her lifetime.
C) median age at which women have their first child.
D) total number of children who have lived beyond the age of five years.
E) number of live births for every 1,000 people in a population in a given year.

Accepted Answer

The total fertility rate (TFR) is defined as the average number of children a woman would have over her lifetime, assuming she lives through her childbearing years and experiences the age-specific fertility rates of a given year. This measure is used to estimate the fertility level of a population.

Question 10

Most of the pipes in the United States, especially in cities along the eastern seaboard, are nearly 200 years old.

Accepted Answer

The question states that most of the pipes in the United States, especially in cities along the eastern seaboard, are nearly 200 years old. This statement is true.

Question 11

Which of the following will be the world's largest country by 2050?
A) China
B) India
C) Nigeria
D) United States
E) Indonesia

Accepted Answer

India is projected to surpass China as the world's most populous country by 2027, according to United Nations estimates, and it is expected to maintain this position in 2050, making it the largest country by population.

Question 12

Population pyramids give us a snapshot of a country's demographic profile and indicate some of the problems that countries are likely to face in the future.

Accepted Answer

Population pyramids visually represent the age and sex distribution of a country's population, allowing for the analysis of demographic trends and potential future challenges such as aging populations, dependency ratios, and workforce changes.

Question 13

If Bryan moves from New Zealand to London, he will be an emigrant in London.

Accepted Answer

Bryan would be an immigrant in London, as the term "immigrant" refers to someone moving into a country, while "emigrant" is used for someone leaving their country of origin.

Question 14

In many countries, clean water is a luxury rather than a basic human right.

Accepted Answer

Despite efforts to improve access, billions of people worldwide still lack safe and readily available water at home, making clean water a luxury in many regions due to scarcity, pollution, and inadequate infrastructure.

Question 15

Most water problems are a result of an imbalance in nature.

Accepted Answer

Most water problems are caused by human activities such as pollution, over-extraction, and poor management, rather than natural imbalances.

Question 16

The world adds about 700,000 people each day.

Accepted Answer

As of my last update, the global population growth rate is around 80 million people per year, which translates to approximately 220,000 people per day, not 700,000.

Question 17

By 2050, Nigeria will replace the United States as the third largest country.

Accepted Answer

According to United Nations projections, Nigeria is expected to surpass the United States in population by 2050, making it the third most populous country in the world after India and China.

Question 18

Most violence against women occurs at home instead of public places.

Accepted Answer

Studies and reports from various organizations, including the United Nations, indicate that the majority of violence against women is perpetrated by intimate partners or family members, making homes the most common settings for such violence.

Question 19

One of the benefits of suburbanization is more privacy and space.

Accepted Answer

Suburban areas typically offer larger living spaces and more distance between homes compared to urban environments, providing residents with more privacy and personal space.

Question 20

A population pyramid is a graphic depiction of a population's total fertility rate over a decade.

Accepted Answer

A population pyramid is a graphical illustration that shows the distribution of various age groups in a population, typically broken down by gender, not a depiction of the total fertility rate over a decade.

Quiz 15: Population, Urbanization, and the Environment

Which of the following statements is true of crude birth rate?