Question 1

Globally, fertility rates are _____________________.
A) dropping
B) increasing
C) at an equilibrium
D) so low they have been lowering the size of the global population for the past 5 years

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

Mary lives in a community where there are guards and surveillance cameras in every corner of the development. She moved here, away from the city, to escape the crime problem. Mary lives in a _____________ community.
A) barrier
B) gated
C) secure
D) locked

Accepted Answer

A gated community refers to a residential area that is enclosed by a physical barrier such as a fence or a wall, and entrance and exit are controlled. This type of community is designed to provide additional security measures to its residents.

Question 3

What would be considered a pull factor as it relates to migration?
A) Desire of the migrants for a better life
B) Problems in the home country
C) Major disruptions such as war
D) Favorable immigration policy

Accepted Answer

A pull factor is something that attracts or encourages people to move to a particular destination. Favorable immigration policies, such as easier access to visas or the promise of citizenship, can be significant pull factors that draw migrants to a new country.

Question 4

__________________ is the scientific study of population, especially its growth, decline, as well as the movement of people.
A) Geography
B) Demography
C) Sociology
D) Ethnography

Accepted Answer

Demography is the scientific study of populations, including topics such as birth rates, death rates, migration, and population growth or decline. Geography involves the study of the physical features of the Earth and its inhabitants, while sociology involves the study of human behavior and interactions within a society. Ethnography involves the study of different cultures and their customs, beliefs, and practices. Therefore, demography is the best choice for the scientific study of population dynamics.

Question 5

Migrants who are forced to leave their homeland, or leave involuntarily due to fear for safety, are called ___________.
A) undocumented migrants
B) refugees
C) crisis migrants
D) temporary migrants

Accepted Answer

Refugees are people who are forced to leave their homeland due to persecution, war, or violence. Undocumented migrants, crisis migrants, and temporary migrants may leave voluntarily or involuntarily for various reasons, but they are not specifically fleeing persecution or violence.

Question 6

Joe runs away from his home country of Afghanistan to escape religious persecution. He is an example of a(n) _________________.
A) asylum seeker
B) refugee
C) migrant
D) vagrant

Accepted Answer

The answer of Joe runs away from his home country...

Question 7

John studies the fertility and migration trends of countries around the world. John would be classified as a(n) _____________________.
A) environmentalist
B) geographer
C) demographer
D) philosopher

Accepted Answer

Demographers are social scientists who study human population dynamics, including fertility, mortality, and migration trends. Environmentalists study the natural environment and advocate for its protection, while geographers study the spatial relationships between people, places, and the environment. Philosophers study fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, and reason.

Question 8

Today, there are many areas that are located near major highways that contain shopping centers and many restaurants and surround large cities. These areas are often referred to as _______________________.
A) metropolises
B) suburbanized centers
C) exurbias
D) edge cities

Accepted Answer

The term "edge cities" refers to areas located near major highways that contain shopping centers and many restaurants and surround large cities.

Question 9

Over ________________ new cases of cancer per year in the United States can be traced to obesity.
A) 30,000
B) 100,000
C) 20,000
D) 40,000

Accepted Answer

According to the American Cancer Society, over 100,000 new cases of cancer per year in the United States can be traced to obesity. This is attributed to the fact that obesity is linked to an increased risk of several types of cancer, including breast, colon, and pancreatic cancer, among others.

Question 10

The three basic processes of concern to demographers are:
A) fertility, health, and income
B) fertility, mortality, and migration
C) childbirth rates, population size, and region
D) fertility, morbidity, and average life expectancy

Accepted Answer

The three basic processes of concern to demographers are fertility (births), mortality (deaths), and migration (movement of people). These three processes are important to understand population dynamics and changes over time. Option A is incorrect because health and income, while important factors, are not considered as basic processes of demography. Option C is incorrect because "childbirth rates" is synonymous with fertility, and "region" is not a basic process. Option D is incorrect because morbidity (illness) is not a basic process, and average life expectancy is related to mortality. Therefore, the best answer is B.

Question 11

The area between Boston, MA, and Washington, DC, in the United States is classified as a ___________________.
A) metropolis
B) megalopolis
C) populated area
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The area between Boston, MA, and Washington, DC, in the United States is classified as a megalopolis, as it is a continuous metropolitan region with a high population density and urbanization extending along the Northeast Corridor.

Question 12

The baby boom took place between:
A) 1930 and 1947
B) 1960 and 1975
C) 1946 and 1960
D) 1922 and 1930

Accepted Answer

The baby boom refers to the period after World War II (1946-1964) during which there was a significant increase in birth rates, particularly in North America and Western Europe. Option C is the only choice that falls within this time frame.

Question 13

________________ refers to areas where land and housing costs are lower, and at their outer edges they blend into the rural countryside and agricultural areas.
A) Exurbia
B) Suburbia
C) Urban areas
D) Gated communities

Accepted Answer

Exurbia refers to areas beyond the suburbs where land and housing costs are lower, and at their outer edges they blend into the rural countryside and agricultural areas. Suburbia refers to residential areas surrounding a city, often characterized by a lower population density than urban areas and a higher reliance on cars. Urban areas refer to densely populated areas, typically with a large number of businesses and cultural institutions. Gated communities refer to residential communities with controlled entry and often high levels of security.

Question 14

The final stage of the demographic transition theory is:
A) a balance between high death rates and high birthrates
B) the birthrate remains high or declines more slowly than the death rate
C) the decline in the death rates leads to more children in the family
D) an increase in infant mortality rates in the family

Accepted Answer

The answer of The final stage of the demographic transition...

Question 15

It is estimated that ______% of Mexico's population lives in the United States.
A) 1
B) 5
C) 10
D) 14

Accepted Answer

According to the Pew Research Center, as of 2017, approximately 10% of Mexico's population (or about 12.2 million people) lived in the United States.

Question 16

___________________ are key locations for industries and marketplaces, and centers of production and innovation in many industries.
A) Edge cities
B) Global cities
C) Megalopolises
D) Metropolises

Accepted Answer

Global cities are key locations for industries and marketplaces, and centers of production and innovation in many industries. These cities have significant influence on global economic and cultural affairs, and attract top talent and investment from around the world. Examples of global cities include New York, London, Tokyo, and Singapore. Edge cities, megalopolises, and metropolises may also have significant economic activity, but do not have the same level of global reach and influence as global cities.

Question 17

When real estate capital is reinvested in blighted inner-city areas in order to create a new infrastructure for the well-to-do, this is referred to as ______________________.
A) enterprise zoning
B) restoration
C) gentrification
D) redlining

Accepted Answer

The process of reinvesting in blighted inner-city areas to create a new infrastructure for the well-to-do is commonly known as gentrification. This often leads to displacement of low-income residents as property values and living expenses increase in the area.

Question 18

The recent slowdown in population growth is:
A) exactly as predicted
B) a dramatic reduction from prior estimates
C) similar to the growth rate just after World War II
D) a correction that makes population growth no longer a problem

Accepted Answer

The recent slowdown in population growth is a dramatic reduction from prior estimates.

Question 19

Which of the following IS a factor in the decline of mortality rates in certain countries?
A) Weaker norms in regard to losing weight and stopping smoking
B) A decrease in the standards of living
C) Better public health
D) The government's inability to control certain diseases like malaria

Accepted Answer

Better public health is a major factor in the decline of mortality rates in certain countries. This includes improvements in sanitation, vaccination programs, and access to healthcare. Weaker norms in regard to losing weight and stopping smoking, a decrease in standards of living, and the government's inability to control certain diseases like malaria can all have negative impacts on mortality rates.

Question 20

Suburban areas continue to push outward to encompass land and housing that is cheaper. These outlying areas are called:
A) the enterprise zone
B) concentric zones
C) subrural
D) exurbia

Accepted Answer

Exurbia refers to the areas beyond the suburbs that are still accessible to urban areas but are less densely populated and offer cheaper housing options for those who are looking to move away from urban areas.

Quiz 17: Population, Urbanization, and the Environment

Globally, fertility rates are _____________________.

Mary lives in a community where there are guards and surveillance cameras in every corner of the development. She moved here, away from the city, to escape the crime problem. Mary lives in a _____________ community.

What would be considered a pull factor as it relates to migration?

__________________ is the scientific study of population, especially its growth, decline, as well as the movement of people.

Migrants who are forced to leave their homeland, or leave involuntarily due to fear for safety, are called ___________.

Joe runs away from his home country of Afghanistan to escape religious persecution. He is an example of a(n) _________________.

John studies the fertility and migration trends of countries around the world. John would be classified as a(n) _____________________.

Today, there are many areas that are located near major highways that contain shopping centers and many restaurants and surround large cities. These areas are often referred to as _______________________.

Over ________________ new cases of cancer per year in the United States can be traced to obesity.

The three basic processes of concern to demographers are:

The area between Boston, MA, and Washington, DC, in the United States is classified as a ___________________.

The baby boom took place between:

________________ refers to areas where land and housing costs are lower, and at their outer edges they blend into the rural countryside and agricultural areas.

The final stage of the demographic transition theory is:

It is estimated that ______% of Mexico's population lives in the United States.

___________________ are key locations for industries and marketplaces, and centers of production and innovation in many industries.

When real estate capital is reinvested in blighted inner-city areas in order to create a new infrastructure for the well-to-do, this is referred to as ______________________.

The recent slowdown in population growth is:

Which of the following IS a factor in the decline of mortality rates in certain countries?

Suburban areas continue to push outward to encompass land and housing that is cheaper. These outlying areas are called: