Question 1

Fourth or new-wave immigrants are European.

Accepted Answer

Fourth or new-wave immigrants are typically from Asia and Latin America, not Europe. This wave is characterized by a diverse group of immigrants coming to countries like the United States during the late 20th century and into the 21st century.

Question 2

Currently, Hispanics make up the U.S. largest minority population.

Accepted Answer

According to the Census Bureau, as of July 1, 2019, Hispanics constitute approximately 18.5% of the U.S. population, making them the largest minority group in the country.

Question 3

According to the text, California has a history of leading the nation in demographic and social trends.

Accepted Answer

The text states that California "has a history of leading the nation in demographic and social trends."

Question 4

According to the 2010 U.S. Census Hispanic Americans surpass African Americans in number.

Accepted Answer

According to the 2010 U.S. Census, Hispanic Americans surpassed African Americans in number for the first time, making up 16.3% of the total U.S. population compared to African Americans' 12.6%.

Question 5

Immigrants are attracted to large cities such as New York, Vancouver, Chicago, or Miami.

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This is true. Large cities tend to offer more job opportunities, cultural diversity, and often have established immigrant communities where newcomers can find support and resources.

Question 6

Half of greater Miami's population is Hispanic, and 60 percent of that is Cuban.

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This statement is true. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2019, 51.5% of Miami-Dade County's population is Hispanic or Latino, and more than half of that group is of Cuban origin.

Question 7

Current research indicates that for both whites and multiracial persons, the importance of racial-ethnic identity is increasing.

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Question 8

The U.S. Hispanic population is currently growing at a rate that is five times faster than the population as a whole.

Accepted Answer

According to the Pew Research Center, the U.S. Hispanic population grew by 20% between 2010 and 2019, while the U.S. population as a whole grew by 4.5% during that same time period. This means that the Hispanic population is growing at a rate that is more than four times faster than the population as a whole.

Question 9

Over half the Latino growth in the U.S. stems from natural increase.

Accepted Answer

According to the Pew Research Center, from 2007 to 2017, 58% of the Latino population growth in the U.S. was due to natural increase (births minus deaths) rather than immigration.

Question 10

Latino birthrates are approximately 50 percent higher than the U.S. national average.

Accepted Answer

According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2019 the birth rate for Hispanics was 20.1 births per 1,000 women aged 15-44, compared to a national average of 12.5 births per 1,000 women aged 15-44. This means that Hispanic/Latino birthrates are approximately 60% higher than the U.S. national average.

Question 11

Latinos are widely dispersed across the United States.

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Question 12

The Latino population is more concentrated in metropolitan areas than either the white or black populations.

Accepted Answer

According to a report by the Pew Research Center, about 88% of Latinos in the US live in metropolitan areas, compared to about 85% of whites and 84% of blacks.

Question 13

Within metropolitan areas, the Hispanic population is less evenly distributed than the black population.

Accepted Answer

Within metropolitan areas, the black population tends to be less evenly distributed than the Hispanic population, often due to historical segregation patterns and economic disparities.

Question 14

Mexican Americans comprise the highest proportion of the U.S. Hispanic population.

Accepted Answer

According to the Pew Research Center, as of 2018, Mexican Americans make up 61% of the U.S. Hispanic population.

Question 15

The Hispanic population is less well-off, overall, than African Americans.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the median household income for Hispanic households in 2019 was $56,113, while the median household income for African American households was $41,361. Additionally, Hispanic households have a higher rate of homeownership and lower poverty rates than African American households. It's important to note that both groups face systemic inequalities and barriers to wealth accumulation.

Question 16

Californian Mexican Americans differ somewhat from Texan Mexican Americans.

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Mexican Americans in California have been influenced by the state's different environmental, economic, and political conditions, leading to unique cultural and linguistic differences when compared to Mexican Americans in Texas.

Question 17

Overall, Mexican Americans have higher median levels of education than African Americans.

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As of the latest data, African Americans have slightly higher median levels of education compared to Mexican Americans. This is due to various socio-economic factors and historical disparities in access to education.

Question 18

Today, Los Angeles has more people of Mexican ancestry than any other city in the Americas except Mexico City and Guadalajara.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Los Angeles has the largest population of people of Mexican ancestry outside of Mexico City and Guadalajara.

Question 19

Foreign-born Hispanic adults compared to U.S.-born Hispanic adults show the same level of education.

Accepted Answer

According to data from the Pew Research Center, foreign-born Hispanic adults are less likely to have a college degree than U.S.-born Hispanic adults.

Question 20

Latino immigrants often have completed limited formal education in their home countries.

Accepted Answer

It is true that many Latino immigrants have limited formal education in their home countries due to various reasons such as poverty, lack of access to quality education, and societal barriers.

Quiz 10: Diversity: Latinos, Asians, and Native Americans