Demographic Transition Stages
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What is the projected year for the completion of the global demographic transition?

  • 2100 (correct)
  • 2050
  • 2200
  • 2150

    • What was the population growth like in the Pre-Transition Stage?

  • Declining
  • Stable or very slow-growing (correct)
  • Rapidly growing
  • Slowly growing

    • What marked the beginning of the world's demographic transition?

  • Quarantine measures
  • Mortality increase
  • Mortality decline in northwest Europe around 1800 (correct)
  • Fertility decline

    • What contributed to the reduction in mortality and increase in life expectancy?

    <p>Reductions in contagious and infectious diseases and the development of vaccines (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the life expectancy during the Pre-Transition Stage?

    <p>Under 40 years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the decline in death rates not immediately accompany a decline in fertility?

    <p>The reason is not specified in the text (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the consequences of rapid population growth on education?

    <p>Spreading educational expenditures thinly, lowering quality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does high fertility affect the health of mothers and children?

    <p>Increases health risks of pregnancy and reduces birth weight (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the consequences of rapid population growth on food availability?

    <p>Increased food requirements due to population growth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the environmental consequences of rapid population growth?

    <p>Environmental degradation through forest encroachment and deforestation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the consequences of rapid population growth on international relations?

    <p>Increased international migration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of rapid population growth on economic growth?

    <p>Reduced stock of human capital, affecting economic growth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a reason for the decrease in economic contributions of children?

    <p>Children are in school and have higher value of time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of rapid population growth on per capita income growth in most developing countries?

    <p>It lowers per capita income growth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who bears the brunt of environmental damage due to rapid population growth?

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

    Why do large families perpetuate poverty?

    <p>Because they exacerbate inequality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the negative consequences of population growth for economic development?

    <p>Impact on economic growth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many categories are the potential negative consequences of population growth for economic development divided into?

    <p>7 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the total value of personal remittances reported by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in 2014?

    <p>US$26.9 billion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of migrant labor to the families of OFWs?

    <p>They are able to send their children to good schools (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a challenge faced by migrant workers?

    <p>Working in precarious conditions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Mary Jane Veloso's situation?

    <p>She was a victim of illegal recruiters and drug traffickers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the protests and vigils by advocates of migrant rights?

    <p>Mary Jane Veloso was given a reprieve and her execution was stayed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was instrumental in advocating for Mary Jane Veloso's cause?

    <p>Non-government organizations in Indonesia and the Philippines (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary to make labor out-migration a choice rather than a necessary sacrifice for many Filipinos?

    <p>Presence of decent job opportunities in the Philippines (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does demography ultimately account for?

    <p>The growth and decline of the human species (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is an interdisciplinary account of globalization incomplete without demography?

    <p>Demography involves people (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do demographic changes and policies have an impact on?

    <p>The environment, politics, resources, and others (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary object of study in demography?

    <p>People (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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