Demographics Quiz: Canada's Population Dynamics

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What is the definition of the birth rate?

The total number of deaths in a population per year

The total number of births in a population per year

The percentage of female births in a population

The number of births per 1,000 people in the population (correct)

Which of the following accurately describes natural increase?

The total population growth including all factors

The difference between the number of births and the number of deaths (correct)

The rate of births only in a population

The number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants

What does net migration represent?

The total number of immigrants in a country

The rate of immigration minus the rate of emigration (correct)

The number of people moving in and out of a country

The total effect of population migration over a decade

Why is a census conducted every five years?

To monitor population changes in order to plan for future needs Signup and view all the answers

What is represented by an age pyramid?

The population distribution by age and sex Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of a growing population?

More workers contributing to economic growth Signup and view all the answers

What does the dependency ratio indicate?

The number of dependents per working age individual Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'baby boomers' refer to?

A generation born after World War II characterized by high birth rates Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant factor that influences population growth in Canada?

Increased immigration Signup and view all the answers

Which category of immigration allows citizens residing in Canada to sponsor family members?

Family Class Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary challenge faced by First Nations in Canada?

Loss of governing rights Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines a refugee?

A person forced to leave their country due to persecution Signup and view all the answers

What did the Idle No More movement primarily protest against?

The modification of the Indian Act and Water Protection Act Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason for seeking refuge?

Desire for a better job Signup and view all the answers

What is one requirement for a refugee to be accepted in Canada?

Must pass security and medical checks Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about immigrants according to the content?

Immigrants can adapt immediately without support Signup and view all the answers

What does the Economic Class in immigration categories focus on?

Skills and workforce experience Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is NOT a reason affecting population growth?

Natural disasters Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Demographics

Definition: The study of populations.
Canada's Population: Approximately 37 million people.
Population Growth: Advantages/Disadvantages
Advantages: Increased workforce, potential for economic growth.
Disadvantages: Strain on resources like housing, education, and healthcare, resource depletion.

Demographic Measures

Birth Rate: Births per 1,000 people in a population.
Formula: (Number of births / Total population) x 1,000
Death Rate: Deaths per 1,000 people in a population.
Formula: (Number of deaths / Total population) x 1,000
Rate of Natural Increase: Difference between birth rate and death rate.
Formula: Birth Rate - Death Rate
Net Migration: Difference between immigration and emigration rates.
Formula: Immigration Rate - Emigration Rate
Total Population Growth Rate: Overall population change.
Formula: [(Rate of Natural Increase + Net Migration) / 1,000] x 100
Pyramid of Ages: Graph representing a population's age and sex distribution.
Baby Boomers: Generation born following World War II.
Dependency Ratio: Ratio of dependents to working-age population.

Census

Definition: A survey of a population.
Frequency: Conducted every 5 years.
Purpose: To track population changes and inform government planning.

Immigration

Terms
Immigrant: Person permanently residing in a country other than their place of origin.
Emigrant: Person moving away from their country of origin.
Refugee: Person fleeing their country of origin due to fear of persecution (e.g., due to race, religion, sexual orientation) or war.
Skilled Worker: Person categorized as having skills in a particular workforce. Qualification can include experience, language and/or age.
Temporary Foreign Worker: Person with a work visa for temporary employment.
Categories for Immigration to Canada
Family Sponsorship: Supporting family reunification (spouses, common-law partners, children).
Refugee: Supporting people fleeing persecution.
Economic Class: Permanent residency based on skills and experience (points system).
Challenges faced by Immigrants: (Similar issues are described in Question 10)

Indigenous Peoples (First Nations)

Geographic Location: Live on reserves.
Choice of Residence: Not fully their choice due to past governmental policies restricting land rights.
Treaty Injustices: Loss of land and self-governance.
Creation Myths and Geography: Connection between loss of land and Indigenous narratives.
Idle No More: Protest movement against proposed legislation that marginalized Indigenous rights and limited environmental oversight impacting Indigenous territories. (Details about the nature and successes/failures of this movement were provided and should be studied directly from the notes)

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Test your knowledge on the study of demographics, specifically focusing on Canada's population. This quiz covers key concepts such as birth rates, death rates, and the factors influencing population growth. Dive into the advantages and disadvantages of population changes and understand their implications.