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Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a consequence of increased immigration?
Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a consequence of increased immigration?
Which of the following factors contribute to a natural increase in population?
Which of the following factors contribute to a natural increase in population?
What is the BEST definition of a population?
What is the BEST definition of a population?
What type of family structure does Margaret live in, based on the given information?
What type of family structure does Margaret live in, based on the given information?
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Which term BEST describes a bill passed by parliament and proclaimed by the head of state?
Which term BEST describes a bill passed by parliament and proclaimed by the head of state?
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Which term BEST describes all those persons who are eligible to vote in an election?
Which term BEST describes all those persons who are eligible to vote in an election?
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Which of the following BEST describes a census?
Which of the following BEST describes a census?
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Which of the following situations could lead to deprivation of an individual's fundamental rights?
Which of the following situations could lead to deprivation of an individual's fundamental rights?
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What is the term for the excess of birth rate over death rate in a year?
What is the term for the excess of birth rate over death rate in a year?
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Which of the following government actions is MOST likely to improve the standard of living in a country?
Which of the following government actions is MOST likely to improve the standard of living in a country?
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Is it likely that higher self-esteem for women will result from women working outside the home?
Is it likely that higher self-esteem for women will result from women working outside the home?
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Which of the following is least likely to contribute to the development of a country's human resources?
Which of the following is least likely to contribute to the development of a country's human resources?
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What process describes how a child learns to behave within society?
What process describes how a child learns to behave within society?
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Which of the following individuals is correctly classified as unemployed?
Which of the following individuals is correctly classified as unemployed?
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Which factor is likely to be the least important to a couple planning to start a family?
Which factor is likely to be the least important to a couple planning to start a family?
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Which of the following best describes the infrastructure of a country?
Which of the following best describes the infrastructure of a country?
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Which formula is used to compute a country's population density?
Which formula is used to compute a country's population density?
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Which of the following is regarded as a non-renewable energy source?
Which of the following is regarded as a non-renewable energy source?
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What is the primary reason for declining birth rates in some Caribbean countries?
What is the primary reason for declining birth rates in some Caribbean countries?
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The term 'labour force' is best defined as which of the following?
The term 'labour force' is best defined as which of the following?
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In the Caribbean, a 'common law union' is referred to as what?
In the Caribbean, a 'common law union' is referred to as what?
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Study Notes
Population and Demographics
- Population: The number of people living in a specific area at a particular time.
- Census: The counting and recording of population characteristics.
- Natural increase: The excess of birth rate over death rate in a year.
- Age-Sex distribution: A feature of a country that can be determined using a population pyramid.
- Population density: The average number of people living within a square kilometer.
- Labor force: Persons, employed and unemployed, who are qualified, willing, and able to work.
- Electorate: All persons eligible to vote in an election.
- Family types: Nuclear family (parents and children) and extended family (multiple generations).
- Immigration impact: Potential outcomes include job opportunities, overcrowding, reduction in wages. Overpopulation is not a direct result.
- Natural increase in population: Results from high fertility rates and low mortality rates.
- Standard of living improvement: Improving access to education and health services is most likely to contribute. Increasing taxes and restricting resource development are not likely to improve welfare.
- Female employment and self-esteem: A positive correlation is likely.
Government and Law
- Act: A bill passed by parliament and proclaimed by the head of state.
- State of emergency: A situation that could lead to a deprivation of fundamental rights.
- Human Resources Development: Education, better healthcare, and increased minimum wages are correlated
- Unemployment: Categories include retired persons, vacationers, and full-time students.
- Government types: Coalition government, government of national unity, hung parliament.
Family and Society
- Common Law Union: An unmarried man and woman living together for a specified period.
- Socialization: The process of learning how to behave.
- Sanction: A consequence for breaking a rule.
- Health and financial status: Important for families starting a family.
- Stability of relationship: Critical for starting a family.
- Geriatric care: Care for elderly persons.
- Kinship: Blood relationship.
Resources and Infrastructure
- Infrastructure: Roads, bridges, and sewerage systems.
- Renewable resources: Resources that are naturally replenished.
- Non-renewable resources: Resources that are not naturally replenished.
- Examples of non-renewable resources: Coal, oil
- Consequences of using non-renewable resources: High pollution levels and depletion of resources.
- Impact of non-renewable resource: Causes pollution, respiratory problems, and expenditure
Caribbean Context
- Birth rates in the Caribbean: Falling due to increased family planning.
- Bauxite production: Specific Caribbean countries (Guyana, Suriname, Jamaica) produce bauxite.
- Courtship customs: European traditions are not the only source of customs, but could be in this case.
- Common law union: The term is used. A form of cohabitating unmarried relationship.
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Description
This quiz covers essential concepts related to population and demographics, including factors such as population density, census methods, and natural increase. Participants will explore family types, labor force characteristics, and the impact of immigration. Test your understanding of how these elements shape communities and societies.
