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What is the primary focus of global demography?
What is the primary focus of global demography?
- Economic trends
- Cultural diversity
- Population dynamics and trends (correct)
- Environmental changes
What factor contributed to Africa's high population growth in the 20th century?
What factor contributed to Africa's high population growth in the 20th century?
- High birth rates (correct)
- Migration from other regions
- High mortality rates
- Low fertility rates
By 2150, what percentage of the world population is Africa projected to be?
By 2150, what percentage of the world population is Africa projected to be?
- 10%
- 20% (correct)
- 25%
- 15%
What is the term for the ratio of dependents to working-age individuals in a population?
What is the term for the ratio of dependents to working-age individuals in a population?
Which countries experienced high levels of population growth in the 20th century?
Which countries experienced high levels of population growth in the 20th century?
What is the expected result of the aging of populations?
What is the expected result of the aging of populations?
What is the trend in fertility rates between the West and less developed countries in the 21st century?
What is the trend in fertility rates between the West and less developed countries in the 21st century?
What was the cause of Japan's temporary increase in dependency ratio after World War II?
What was the cause of Japan's temporary increase in dependency ratio after World War II?
Which countries had higher dependency ratios in 1900?
Which countries had higher dependency ratios in 1900?
What will be the impact of population changes on societies, economies, and the environment?
What will be the impact of population changes on societies, economies, and the environment?
