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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>False</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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