Chapter 11 Online Study Guide
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
On page 238 the chapter begins discussing population growth in Thailand. Thailand has gone from 3.2% in 1971 to only 1% in 200. There are several reasons for this impressive feat - which of the following is not a reason that Thailand has reduced their population growth rate.
- A.
Support of family planning by the country's religous leaders (95% of Thais are Buddhist)
- B.
The openness of the Thai people to new ideas
- C.
An increasing economic role for women and advances in women's rights
- D.
A very low literacy rate among women (10%)
Correct Answer
D. A very low literacy rate among women (10%)Explanation
The given answer states that a very low literacy rate among women is not a reason for Thailand's reduced population growth rate. This implies that a low literacy rate among women does not contribute to a decrease in population growth.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Look at Figure 11-2 after reading page 239. The average crude birth rate for Africa is ________
- A.
8
- B.
38
- C.
21
- D.
17
Correct Answer
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- 3.
An annual natural increase rate of 1-3% may seem small, but such exponential growth rates lead to enormous increased in population size over a 100 - year period. For example - A population growing by 3% A YEAR WILL INCREASE ITS POPULATION ____-fold in a century! From Section 11-1
- A.
111
- B.
84
- C.
66
- D.
15
Correct Answer
A. 111 -
- 4.
What does TFR stand for? (a bolded word)
- A.
Thermocline Freezing Rate
- B.
Crude Death Rate
- C.
Total Fertility Rate
- D.
Total Family Responsible
Correct Answer
C. Total Fertility RateExplanation
TFR stands for Total Fertility Rate. This term refers to the average number of children that would be born to a woman over her lifetime in a given population. It is an important demographic indicator used to understand population growth and changes in fertility patterns. The other options, such as Thermocline Freezing Rate, Crude Death Rate, and Total Family Responsible, do not accurately represent the meaning of TFR.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Look at Figures 11-5, 11-6, and 11-7. Although it does not say specifically which region of the world will experience the most growth between 2000-2025 you can infer this by carefully studying the figures. Of the four answer choices below which one includes first - the part of the world expected to contain over half the worlds population and secondly a part of the world that is supposed to decrease in population size.
- A.
Europe - Africa
- B.
Africa - Europe
- C.
Oceania - Europe
- D.
Asia - Europe
Correct Answer
D. Asia - EuropeExplanation
Based on the information provided, the correct answer is Asia - Europe. This can be inferred by carefully studying Figures 11-5, 11-6, and 11-7. Although it does not explicitly state which region of the world will experience the most growth between 2000-2025, we can deduce that Asia is expected to have significant population growth based on the fact that it is projected to contain over half the world's population. Additionally, Europe is mentioned as a part of the world that is supposed to decrease in population size. Therefore, the answer Asia - Europe includes both the region with expected population growth and the region with expected population decline.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Unfortunately our book is relatively out of date. Read page 242. The most up to date population for the United States in our text book is 276 million. You should know what the US current population is. Use your phone or the internet to look up the current population of the United States (choose the closest answer).
- A.
250 million
- B.
310 million
- C.
285 million
- D.
415 million
Correct Answer
B. 310 millionExplanation
The given explanation suggests that the book is out of date and provides a population figure of 276 million for the United States. It then advises the reader to use their phone or the internet to find the current population. Since the closest option to the current population is 310 million, it is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 7.
On page 244. Which of the following is the single most important measure of a society's quality of life?
- A.
Infant Mortality rate
- B.
Life expectancy
- C.
Growth rate
- D.
Crude birth rate
Correct Answer
A. Infant Mortality rateExplanation
Infant Mortality rate is considered the single most important measure of a society's quality of life because it reflects the overall health and well-being of a population. A low infant mortality rate indicates that a society has good healthcare systems, access to clean water and sanitation, and adequate nutrition. It also suggests that there are lower rates of poverty and inequality, as these factors can contribute to higher infant mortality rates. Therefore, a lower infant mortality rate is generally associated with a higher quality of life in a society.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Read section 11-2 before trying to answer this question. Now that you understand what age structure diagrams are you can see that the bottom blue section represents the prereproductive part of the population, the yellow represents the reproductive part of the population and the orange represents the postreproductive part of the population. Based on the shape of the age structure diagram you can infer whether the population is shrinking or growing. What color would be the widest part of an age structure diagram if the population is decreasing?
- A.
Blue
- B.
Yellow
- C.
Orange
- D.
Panther Purple
Correct Answer
C. OrangeExplanation
If the population is decreasing, the widest part of an age structure diagram would be orange. This is because the orange section represents the postreproductive part of the population, which includes older individuals who have already passed their reproductive age. As the population decreases, the number of individuals in the postreproductive age group would likely remain relatively stable or even increase, leading to a wider orange section in the diagram.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Read section 11-3 again. According to the International Federation of the Red Cross, in 1998 an estimated ___ million international envrionmental refugees moved from one country to another because of problems such as drought, desertification, deforestation, soil erosion, and resource shortages.
- A.
5
- B.
25
- C.
67
- D.
44
Correct Answer
B. 25Explanation
In section 11-3, it is stated that in 1998 an estimated 25 million international environmental refugees moved from one country to another due to various environmental issues such as drought, desertification, deforestation, soil erosion, and resource shortages.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Study figure 11-26 and then read the section starting on 252 - How can Economic Development Help Reduce Birth Rates. Write a paragraph explaining the hypothesis of population change known as the demographic transition. Include the four stages and what is going on in each stage with the population and the reasons why.
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