Demography and Population Characteristics Quiz
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What does population density measure?

  • Concentration of human population (correct)
  • Surface area
  • Total population size
  • Average age of the population

    • What is the main consequence of rapid population growth on age-sex structure?

  • Decrease in total population
  • More children under 5 years
  • Increase in elderly population (correct)
  • Increase in median age

    • How is an 'ageing' population depicted in a population pyramid?

  • Bell-shaped curve
  • Rectangular shape (correct)
  • Triangular shape
  • Inverted pyramid

    • Which country has a high percentage of elderly population due to low fertility?

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

    Why does an 'ageing' population have more chronic & degenerative diseases?

    <p>Low fertility rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would you describe Ghana's population in terms of age structure?

    <p>'Ageing' population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scientific study focused on in the text?

    <p>Characteristics of human populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group has the highest percentage of the population?

    <p>Working age (15 - 64 years)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does demography study in terms of population movements?

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

    Which demographic aspect focuses on births, sickness, deaths, and population movements?

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

    What does demography analyze to predict population growth?

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

    Which subtopic is mentioned in relation to demographic analysis in the text?

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

    What does population dynamics study?

    <p>Changes in size and structure of populations over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factors are included in population dynamics?

    <p>Rates of reproduction, death, and migration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is population size?

    <p>The number of individuals of a specific species in a given area at a specific time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does population density relate to population dynamics?

    <p>Population density is the number of individuals per unit area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do national averages relate to sub-national disparities?

    <p>National averages hide disparities present at sub-national levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is knowledge of population dynamics important for development progress?

    <p>It helps predict future patterns of human population growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was India's role in terms of population policy in 1952?

    <p>Leading the way by adopting an official population policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a central factor influencing population dynamics in developing countries?

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

    What do pro-natalist policies aim to achieve in terms of fertility?

    <p>Keeping fertility rates high</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many governments, globally up to 2019, had policies aiming to raise fertility levels?

    <p>55</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of population policy aims to reduce fertility rates?

    <p>Anti-natalist policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main focus of governments with Laissez-faire population policies?

    <p>Maintaining current fertility levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the elements/characteristics of population policies?

    <p>Rationale, objectives, targets, program measures/strategies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to study population and policy?

    <p>To assess resource utilization and its impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the focus of China's family planning program?

    <p>Limiting the number of births per couple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which policy did China implement between 1979 and 2015?

    <p>'One-child policy'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the total fertility rate in China during 2015-2020?

    <p>1.7 births per woman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did China's population policies impact fertility?

    <p>Decreased fertility rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

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