Question 1

The Earth first had 1 billion human inhabitants in approximately

Accepted Answer

The Earth's population reached 1 billion around the year 1800.

Question 2

In 1900, the world's population was

Accepted Answer

In 1900, the world's population was less than 2 billion, estimated to be around 1.6 billion.

Question 3

What was the size of the human population in 1960?

Accepted Answer

The human population in 1960 was approximately 3 billion.

Question 4

In any geographic location, human population size is determined by three demographic factors. Which of these is not one of the three primary demographic factors?

Accepted Answer

Morbidity is not a primary demographic factor. The primary demographic factors are fertility, mortality, and migration.

Question 5

For every one person in the developed world, there are approximately how many people in the developing world?

Accepted Answer

For every one person in the developed world, there are approximately 4.5 people in the developing world.

Question 6

Population momentum

Accepted Answer

Population momentum refers to the continued population growth that occurs even after achieving replacement level fertility, due to the age structure of the population.

Question 7

The proximate determinants of fertility do not include

Accepted Answer

The proximate determinants of fertility are biological and behavioral factors that directly affect fertility rates, such as conception, contraception, and abortion. The number of women working full-time is not a direct determinant of fertility.

Question 8

The TFR is highest in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Africa has the highest Total Fertility Rate (TFR) compared to other regions, due to factors such as lower access to contraception, cultural norms, and economic conditions.

Question 9

An estimated ______ million sexually active women, who report they would like to avoid or postpone another pregnancy, lack access to modern contraceptive methods.

Accepted Answer

According to global health reports, approximately 222 million sexually active women who wish to avoid or delay pregnancy lack access to modern contraceptive methods.

Question 10

From 1360 to 1700, at least __________ persons were executed in Europe for being witches.

Accepted Answer

The answer of From 1360 to 1700, at least __________...

Question 11

Half of the world's forest loss is occurring here:

Accepted Answer

Latin America, particularly the Amazon rainforest, is experiencing significant deforestation, contributing to a large portion of the world's forest loss.

Question 12

Which country now emits the most carbon dioxide?

Accepted Answer

China is currently the largest emitter of carbon dioxide due to its large population and heavy reliance on coal for energy.

Question 13

Under the Administration of George W. Bush, the Mexico City policy for U.S. population assistance

Accepted Answer

The Mexico City policy, reinstated by George W. Bush, allowed NGOs to provide post-abortion care but restricted them from performing or promoting abortions.

Question 14

Which of the following did not equate induced abortion with homicide?

Accepted Answer

Pope Innocent IV and Pope Gregory XIV did not equate induced abortion with homicide. Pope Innocent IV allowed for the possibility of abortion before ensoulment, and Pope Gregory XIV set the threshold for ensoulment at 116 days, thus not equating early abortion with homicide.

Question 15

The so-called "population explosion" occurred

Accepted Answer

The "population explosion" refers to the rapid increase in the world's population, which began after World War II due to advances in medicine, agriculture, and sanitation, leading to lower mortality rates and higher birth rates.

Question 16

Africans and Asians currently comprise 75 percent of the world's population

Accepted Answer

As of recent estimates, the combined populations of Africa and Asia account for approximately 75% of the global population, with Asia being the most populous continent.

Question 17

Thomas Malthus was important during his lifetime, but his ideas have been largely forgotten.

Accepted Answer

Thomas Malthus's ideas, particularly his theories on population growth and resource scarcity, continue to be influential in fields such as economics, environmental science, and demography.

Question 18

The Catholic Church has always considered abortion the moral equivalent of murder.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Catholic Church has always considered abortion...

Question 19

More than a third of pregnancies worldwide are not intended.

Accepted Answer

According to global studies and reports, a significant portion of pregnancies are unintended, with estimates often indicating that more than a third fall into this category.

Question 20

Throughout the world, low income women have higher fertility than their wealthier counterparts.

Accepted Answer

In many parts of the world, lower income women often have higher fertility rates due to factors such as limited access to education and family planning resources, cultural norms, and economic incentives for larger families.

Quiz 1: Population and Reproductive Health