Africa Population and Demographics
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What contributed to the acceleration of world population growth after World War II?

  • Dramatic increase in the population of less developed countries (correct)
  • Decrease in birth rates in less developed countries
  • Improved mortality rates in less developed countries
  • Increase in migration from less developed countries

Which region had the highest share of the world population in 2020?

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia (correct)
  • Africa

What was the total number of inhabitants of Oceania in 2020?

  • 43 million (correct)
  • 43.2 million
  • 42.7 million
  • 30 million

In which decade did the world population double from approximately 3 billion to approximately 6 billion?

<p>1970s (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant changes have been observed in fertility rates and life expectancy over the past seven decades?

<p>Decreased fertility rates and increased life expectancy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Unit 4 in the Geography course?

<p>Population and demographic characteristics of Africa (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a major topic covered in Unit 4?

<p>Natural vegetation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the expected outcomes for students after completing Unit 4 in the Geography course?

<p>Describe the demographic structure of the population of Africa (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which section in Unit 4 is expected to cover 'Overview of World Population Growth and Size'?

<p>4.1 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of studying 'Population Structure' in Unit 4?

<p>To examine the demographic composition of African population (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The major topics covered in this unit include population growth, birth rates, and wildlife conservation.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

After completing this unit, students will be able to analyze the demographic structure of the population of Africa.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Population density will not be covered as a topic in Unit 4 of the Geography course.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The settlement patterns of Africa’s population will not be discussed in this unit.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The demographic characteristics of world population will be covered at the end of Unit 4.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The population of less developed countries began to decrease dramatically after World War II.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The continent of Asia contributed substantially to the rapid decrease in the world’s population in 2020.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The total number of inhabitants of Oceania in 2021 was approximately 42.7 million.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

There has been more population growth since 1950 than in the previous years of human existence.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the early 1970s, women had on average 4.5 children each.

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Flashcards

Population Boom (Post-WWII)

Post-WWII, less developed countries saw a major population boom.

Largest Population (2020)

In 2020, Asia held the largest portion of the world's population.

Oceania's Population (2020)

Oceania's population in 2020 was about 43 million.

Population Doubling Decade

The world population doubled from 3 to 6 billion in the 1970s.

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Fertility vs. Life Expectancy

Over the last 70 years, fertility rates have generally decreased while life expectancy has increased.

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Unit 4 Focus

Unit 4 focuses on understanding population and demographic traits specific to Africa.

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Not in Unit 4

Natural vegetation is NOT a main focal point of Unit 4

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Unit 4 Learning Outcome

After Unit 4, students should be able to describe Africa's demographic structure.

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Section 4.1 Topic

Section 4.1 covers an overview of world population growth and its size.

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Studying Population Structure

Studying 'Population Structure' aims to analyze the demographic composition of Africa's population.

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Wildlife in Unit 4?

False. This unit covers population growth, but not wildlife conservation.

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Analyze Demographics?

True. Analyzing Africa's demographic structure is a learning outcome.

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Density Covered?

False. Population density is covered in Unit 4.

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Settlement Patterns?

False. The settlement patterns of Africa's population will be discussed in this unit.

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World Demographics?

False. The demographic characteristics of the world population will be covered at the beginning of Unit 4.

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Population Increase in LDC?

False. Less developed countries began to increase dramatically after World War II

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Population Decrease in Asia?

False. The continent of Asia contributed substantially to the rapid increase in the world’s population in 2020.

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Oceania Population in 2021?

False. The total number of inhabitants of Oceania in 2021 was approximately 43 million.

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More Population Growth Since 1950?

True. There has been more population growth since 1950 than in the previous years of human existence.

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Children per Women?

True. In the early 1970s, women had on average 4.5 children each.

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