30 Questions
What does population density measure?
Concentration of human population
What is the main consequence of rapid population growth on age-sex structure?
Increase in elderly population
How is an 'ageing' population depicted in a population pyramid?
Rectangular shape
Which country has a high percentage of elderly population due to low fertility?
Japan
Why does an 'ageing' population have more chronic & degenerative diseases?
Low fertility rate
How would you describe Ghana's population in terms of age structure?
'Ageing' population
What is the scientific study focused on in the text?
Characteristics of human populations
Which age group has the highest percentage of the population?
Working age (15 - 64 years)
What does demography study in terms of population movements?
Migration
Which demographic aspect focuses on births, sickness, deaths, and population movements?
Demography
What does demography analyze to predict population growth?
Demographic changes
Which subtopic is mentioned in relation to demographic analysis in the text?
Infant mortality
What does population dynamics study?
Changes in size and structure of populations over time
Which factors are included in population dynamics?
Rates of reproduction, death, and migration
What is population size?
The number of individuals of a specific species in a given area at a specific time
How does population density relate to population dynamics?
Population density is the number of individuals per unit area
How do national averages relate to sub-national disparities?
National averages hide disparities present at sub-national levels
Why is knowledge of population dynamics important for development progress?
It helps predict future patterns of human population growth
What was India's role in terms of population policy in 1952?
Leading the way by adopting an official population policy
What is a central factor influencing population dynamics in developing countries?
Contraceptive availability
What do pro-natalist policies aim to achieve in terms of fertility?
Keeping fertility rates high
How many governments, globally up to 2019, had policies aiming to raise fertility levels?
55
Which type of population policy aims to reduce fertility rates?
Anti-natalist policies
What was the main focus of governments with Laissez-faire population policies?
Maintaining current fertility levels
What are the elements/characteristics of population policies?
Rationale, objectives, targets, program measures/strategies
Why is it important to study population and policy?
To assess resource utilization and its impact
What was the focus of China's family planning program?
Limiting the number of births per couple
Which policy did China implement between 1979 and 2015?
'One-child policy'
What was the total fertility rate in China during 2015-2020?
1.7 births per woman
How did China's population policies impact fertility?
Decreased fertility rates
Test your knowledge on demography, focusing on characteristics of human populations such as size, structure, and distribution. Questions cover population percentages based on gender, age groups, and rural vs urban areas.
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