Question 1

Which of the following is a true statement about the global human population size?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is no longer increasing
B)   It is predicted to increase exponentially far into the future
C)   It is currently decreasing slowly
D)   It is predicted to stop growing in the next 100 years

Question 2

Zero Population growth is:

Accepted Answer

A)   when the death rate equals the growth rate
B)   when the birth rate equals the death rate
C)   when the birth rate equals the growth rate
D)   when the growth rate equals the declining rate
E)   when the birth rate plus the death rate equals zero

Question 3

The challenges for countries with aging populations include all of the following concerns EXCEPT

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A)   ways to deal with an increase in violent crimes
B)   a need to increase the age of retirement
C)   reduction in financial benefits for the elderly
D)   not enough young people to support the elderly population
E)   a greater demand for health and social services

Question 4

In the fourth demographic stage (postindustrial stage)  of the demographic transition the population will stabilize

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A)   at the carrying capacity of the environment
B)   at a population larger than before the transition, but with very slow or no growth
C)   at a rate of growth that is higher than before the transition
D)   at a size close to the original before the transition
E)   at a size much smaller than the original population

Question 5

To date, all highly developed and moderately developed countries with more advanced economies have gone through a process of demographic transition. Describe the four steps in this process in terms of the impact birth and death rates have on population growth.

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As countries become industrialized and u...

Question 6

The country with the current largest population in the world is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Brazil.
B)   China.
C)   India.
D)   Russia.
E)   United States. B

Question 7

Which of the following factors affects the total fertility rate for human populations today?

Accepted Answer

A)   Availability of family planning services
B)   Cultural and religious traditions
C)   Government policies
D)   Marriage age
E)   All of these choices are correct

Question 8

Which of the following statements about per capita resource use is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)   In highly developed countries, per capita resource use is high.
B)   In developing countries, per capita resource use is high.
C)   Many people in more affluent nations exploit resources in order to meet their desires.
D)   In highly developed countries, resource demands exceed the requirements for survival.
E)   The resources that are essential to an individual's survival are small.

Question 9

High fertility rates are generally encouraged in developing countries because:

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A)   children contribute to the family's livelihood.
B)   children must care for aging parents.
C)   male children are culturally more desirable, so families continue to have children until male children are born.
D)   high fertility rates compensate for high infant mortality rates.
E)   All of these choices are correct.

Question 10

Discuss the relationship between world hunger and population growth, and explain why the world food problem is difficult to solve.

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Countries with the highest total fertili...

Question 11

Discuss ways in which family planning services may be used effectively to reduce total fertility rates.

Accepted Answer

Family planning services provide informa...

Question 12

Which of the following represent the two regions of the world with the greatest food insecurity?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sub-Saharan Africa and South America
B)   Central and South America
C)   South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa
D)   South Asia and South America
E)   Central America and South Asia

Question 13

Which of the following statements about the relationship between economics and population growth is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Population growth has no effect on economic development.
B)   Economic development does not affect population growth.
C)   If a country's standard of living is to increase, then its population growth must decrease to almost zero.
D)   Economic growth in developing countries would profit from slower population growth.
E)   The debt burden in developing countries is not affecting economic development.

Question 14

In addition to providing information on reproductive physiology, family planning services also provide:

Accepted Answer

A)   Contraceptives
B)   Marriage licenses
C)   Long term childcare
D)   Infertility medical treatment
E)   Religious support groups

Question 15

A scientist who first sounded the alarm about the growth of the human population and the ability of the earth to handle a large population of humans was

Accepted Answer

A)   Charles Darwin
B)   Paul Ehrlich
C)   Thomas Malthus
D)   Rachel Carson
E)   James Lovelock

Question 16

An improving socioeconomic condition of a country is generally correlated with

Accepted Answer

A)   increased birth rate and increased population growth rate
B)   increased death rate and decreased population growth rate
C)   decreased birth rate and increased population growth rate
D)   decreased birth rate and decreased population growth rate
E)   decreased death rate and increased population growth rate D

Question 17

Which of the following does not apply to family planning measures used now or in the past in China?

Accepted Answer

A)   compulsory sterilization of fathers after males are born
B)   penalties and fines for a second child
C)   many newborn girls abandoned or killed
D)   abortion is common when the woman is pregnant with a second child
E)   education and publicity problems A

Question 18

How does the population growth of the United States compare to that of other countries, both highly developed and developing? What factor(s) may account for the unique aspects of population growth seen in the U.S.?

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The U.S. has the largest population of a...

Question 19

Over the past several years the world growth rate has:

Accepted Answer

A)   increased
B)   decreased
C)   stayed the same
D)   doubled
E)   increased exponentially

Question 20

Which of the following does not apply to family planning measures in Mexico?

Accepted Answer

A)   improved health services to improve infant mortality rates
B)   measures have not been effective, and total fertility rate has stayed constant over the past 30 years
C)   multimedia campaigns, including soap operas
D)   social workers are trained in family planning
E)   public school curriculum includes population education

Exam 8: The Human Population

Which of the following is a true statement about the global human population size?

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Zero Population growth is:

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The challenges for countries with aging populations include all of the following concerns EXCEPT

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In the fourth demographic stage (postindustrial stage) of the demographic transition the population will stabilize

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To date, all highly developed and moderately developed countries with more advanced economies have gone through a process of demographic transition. Describe the four steps in this process in terms of the impact birth and death rates have on population growth.

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The country with the current largest population in the world is:

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Which of the following factors affects the total fertility rate for human populations today?

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Which of the following statements about per capita resource use is not true?

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High fertility rates are generally encouraged in developing countries because:

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Discuss the relationship between world hunger and population growth, and explain why the world food problem is difficult to solve.

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Discuss ways in which family planning services may be used effectively to reduce total fertility rates.

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Which of the following represent the two regions of the world with the greatest food insecurity?

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Which of the following statements about the relationship between economics and population growth is true?

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In addition to providing information on reproductive physiology, family planning services also provide:

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A scientist who first sounded the alarm about the growth of the human population and the ability of the earth to handle a large population of humans was

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An improving socioeconomic condition of a country is generally correlated with

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Which of the following does not apply to family planning measures used now or in the past in China?

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How does the population growth of the United States compare to that of other countries, both highly developed and developing? What factor(s) may account for the unique aspects of population growth seen in the U.S.?

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Over the past several years the world growth rate has:

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Which of the following does not apply to family planning measures in Mexico?

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