Question 1

According to Statistics Canada, what is going to happen to the Aboriginal seniors population by 2017?
A) It will decrease by 10%.
B) It will increase by 25%.
C) It will increase by 50%.
D) It will remain stable.

Accepted Answer

According to Statistics Canada, the Aboriginal seniors population is expected to increase by 50% by 2017.

Question 2

Because more seniors require assistance with activities of daily living, which of the following systems will face increasing strain in the future?
A) education
B) economic
C) political
D) healthcare

Accepted Answer

Healthcare is the best choice because as more seniors require assistance with activities of daily living, the demand for healthcare services such as long-term care facilities, home health aides, and medical equipment will increase, putting strain on the healthcare system.

Question 3

In order to depict the number of people of different ages in the population, what graphing technique is used?
A) demography
B) census-taking
C) worldometers
D) population pyramid

Accepted Answer

A population pyramid is a graphing technique used to depict the number of people of different ages in a population. It is a visual representation of the age and sex composition of a population, with the youngest ages at the bottom and the oldest ages at the top. The pyramid shape is formed because typically there are more young people than old people in a population.

Question 4

The year is 2030. Biff is 80 years old. Compared to the 80-year-olds of 1990, what is Biff more likely to be?
A) living in a nursing home
B) a post-secondary graduate
C) the oldest person in his community
D) unhealthy

Accepted Answer

In 2030, it is more likely that people will live longer and have access to higher education, making it more probable that Biff will be a post-secondary graduate. Nursing homes are becoming less common as people are able to age in place with the help of technology and home care services. While it is possible that Biff may be the oldest person in his community, it is not a given and therefore not a likely indicator of his status as an 80-year-old in 2030. It is also possible for individuals to maintain good health as they age through healthy living and medical advancements.

Question 5

Mr. Newman has just celebrated a huge milestone birthday because he has surpassed the age at which scientists consider him to have outlived the maximum life expectancy. What is Mr. Newman's age?
A) 114 years
B) 116 years
C) 117 years
D) 120 years

Accepted Answer

The maximum life expectancy is often considered by scientists to be around 120 years, making this the age at which Mr. Newman has surpassed the maximum life expectancy.

Question 6

In the country of Casfeldt, 50% of the population who died in 2013 were older than 85. Thus, what does age 85 represent?
A) the maximum life expectancy
B) the useful life expectancy
C) the average life expectancy
D) the longevity

Accepted Answer

Age 85 represents the median age of death, meaning 50% of the population who died were older than this age, which is often used as an indicator of average life expectancy.

Question 7

What is causing the number of older adults to increase in developing countries?
A) lower birth rates
B) improved pension programs
C) improved health care
D) North American influence on diet

Accepted Answer

Improved health care in developing countries has led to increased life expectancy, resulting in a growing number of older adults.

Question 8

Jin Li is Chinese, and by 2040, he will be a senior citizen. By 2040, how many seniors are expected to be over 60 years of age and living in China?
A) 100 million
B) 200 million
C) 300 million
D) 400 million

Accepted Answer

China has the world's largest population and is experiencing an aging population due to declining fertility rates and increased life expectancy. According to a report by the United Nations, it is estimated that by 2040, China will have around 487 million citizens aged over 60. As Jin Li will be one of them, the best choice is C) 300 million, which is the closest rounded estimate to this figure.

Question 9

Which Canadian has reached the current average life expectancy for his/her gender?
A) Greg, a male who just turn 63
B) Rachel, a female who just turned 73
C) Faith, a female who just turned 83
D) Billy, a male who just turned 93

Accepted Answer

The average life expectancy for females in Canada is around 84 years, making Faith, who just turned 83, the closest to reaching the current average life expectancy for her gender.

Question 10

According to the text, why has the proportion of older adults increased tremendously during the past century?
A) due to better overall health
B) due to more wealth
C) due to increased medical technology
D) due to the knowledge of highly-educated healthcare professionals

Accepted Answer

The text states that the proportion of older adults has increased due to "better overall health," indicating that people are living longer and therefore making up a larger portion of the population. The other options (B, C, D) are not directly mentioned as reasons for the increase in the proportion of older adults.

Question 11

Globally, by the year 2050, which age group will have more people than in any other?
A) 65 and older
B) 40-49
C) 20-29
D) 0-9

Accepted Answer

According to the United Nations, by 2050 the world's population aged 65 and older is projected to outnumber children under age 14 for the first time in history. This is due to the combination of declining birth rates and increasing life expectancy.

Question 12

Herman asks his doctor, "How long do you think I can live, doc?" What is Herman asking for information about?
A) his longevity
B) his average life expectancy
C) his useful life expectancy
D) his maximum life expectancy

Accepted Answer

Herman is asking for information regarding his longevity, which refers to the overall length of his life. The other choices (B, C, and D) are related to specific types of life expectancy that focus on certain factors, such as age or health, and are not as broad as longevity.

Question 13

Which headline concerns maximum life expectancy?
A) Women Continue to Outlive Men
B) Most Humans Retain Vitality Through Age 90
C) World's Oldest Human Celebrates 118th Birthday
D) Average American Now Dies at Age 80

Accepted Answer

The headline about the world's oldest human celebrating their 118th birthday directly concerns maximum life expectancy, as it highlights the upper limits of human age.

Question 14

As the over-80 population increases dramatically in the next 40 years, which will probably be most affected in Canada?
A) defence systems
B) housing
C) social service systems
D) transportation systems

Accepted Answer

As the over-80 population increases, the demand for social service systems such as healthcare, home care, and long-term care will significantly increase. This will put pressure on the healthcare system, government funding, and community resources. Housing and transportation systems may be affected, but not to the same extent as social service systems. Defence systems are not directly related to the aging population.

Question 15

In the 1950s, what shape did the global population distribution resemble?
A) rectangle
B) square
C) pyramid
D) up-side down pyramid

Accepted Answer

In the 1950s, the global population distribution resembled a pyramid shape, with a large base of young people and a smaller top of elderly individuals. This was due to high birth rates and lower life expectancies in many countries at the time.

Question 16

Which is likely to be the shortest estimate of longevity?
A) maximum life expectancy
B) average life expectancy
C) useful life expectancy
D) median life expectancy

Accepted Answer

Useful life expectancy refers to the amount of time an object, equipment or asset can be used before it becomes obsolete or unusable. Therefore, it is likely to be the shortest estimate of longevity. Maximum life expectancy represents the longest possible lifespan, while average and median life expectancy are calculated based on statistical data and may vary depending on factors such as age, gender, and lifestyle.

Question 17

How financially prepared is Canada for the increasing numbers of elderly people?
A) It is well prepared.
B) It is somewhat prepared.
C) It is currently preparing itself.
D) It is unprepared.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Henry spends his time studying how populations of different ages of people will be changing over the next one hundred years. Which of the following is Henry most likely to be?
A) a demographer
B) a neurologist
C) a psychiatrist
D) a population scientist

Accepted Answer

Henry is studying population trends, specifically how they will change over time based on age. This falls under the field of demography, which is the study of human populations and includes analyzing population size, growth, and age distribution. Therefore, A) Demographer is the best choice. B) Neurologists study the nervous system and brain, C) Psychiatrists deal with mental illness and related disorders, and D) Population scientist is an ambiguous term and not a commonly used job title.

Question 19

According to Statistics Canada's 2009 data, what percentage of Canadians were seniors at that time?
A) 12 percent
B) 14 percent
C) 16 percent
D) 18 percent

Accepted Answer

In 2009, Statistics Canada reported that 14 percent of the Canadian population were seniors.

Question 20

Elijah asks his doctor how long he can plan to live without any major medical problems or impairments. What is Elijah asking about?
A) his maximum life expectancy
B) his useful life expectancy
C) his average life expectancy
D) his longevity

Accepted Answer

Elijah is asking about his useful life expectancy, which refers to the length of time a person can expect to live without any major medical conditions or impairments that affect their day-to-day life. This is different from maximum life expectancy, which is the longest possible lifespan for a person, and average life expectancy, which is the typical lifespan for people of a certain age or demographic group. Elijah is not necessarily asking about his overall longevity, but rather how long he can expect to live in good health.

Quiz 15: The Personal Context of Later Life

According to Statistics Canada, what is going to happen to the Aboriginal seniors population by 2017?

Because more seniors require assistance with activities of daily living, which of the following systems will face increasing strain in the future?

In order to depict the number of people of different ages in the population, what graphing technique is used?

The year is 2030. Biff is 80 years old. Compared to the 80-year-olds of 1990, what is Biff more likely to be?

Mr. Newman has just celebrated a huge milestone birthday because he has surpassed the age at which scientists consider him to have outlived the maximum life expectancy. What is Mr. Newman's age?

In the country of Casfeldt, 50% of the population who died in 2013 were older than 85. Thus, what does age 85 represent?

What is causing the number of older adults to increase in developing countries?

Jin Li is Chinese, and by 2040, he will be a senior citizen. By 2040, how many seniors are expected to be over 60 years of age and living in China?

Which Canadian has reached the current average life expectancy for his/her gender?

According to the text, why has the proportion of older adults increased tremendously during the past century?

Globally, by the year 2050, which age group will have more people than in any other?

Herman asks his doctor, "How long do you think I can live, doc?" What is Herman asking for information about?

Which headline concerns maximum life expectancy?

As the over-80 population increases dramatically in the next 40 years, which will probably be most affected in Canada?

In the 1950s, what shape did the global population distribution resemble?

Which is likely to be the shortest estimate of longevity?

How financially prepared is Canada for the increasing numbers of elderly people?

Henry spends his time studying how populations of different ages of people will be changing over the next one hundred years. Which of the following is Henry most likely to be?

According to Statistics Canada's 2009 data, what percentage of Canadians were seniors at that time?

Elijah asks his doctor how long he can plan to live without any major medical problems or impairments. What is Elijah asking about?