Population Growth and Development Quiz
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What aspect of human resources is considered more than just the number of people?

  • Cultural heritage
  • Geographical location
  • Skills and talents (correct)
  • Employment rates

Which estimate corresponds to the population of Saint Kitts in 1984?

  • Approximately 70,000
  • Approximately 60,000
  • Approximately 40,000
  • Approximately 50,000 (correct)

Which year recorded a global population of approximately 2 billion people?

  • 1830
  • 1930 (correct)
  • 1900
  • 1960

What significant growth pattern is noted in world population over the past 150 years?

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What is the estimated population of the Commonwealth Caribbean?

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Human Resources

Not just the number of people, but their skills, talents, potential, and attitudes.

World Population

The total number of people living in a specific area or globally.

Population Growth

Increasing numbers of people over time, especially in a region or worldwide.

Population of China

One-fourth of the world's population.

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1984 Saint Kitts Population

Roughly 50,000 people.

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Study Notes

Population Growth and Development

  • Human resources encompass more than just population numbers; it includes skills, talents, potential, and attitudes.
  • Skills and talents are crucial for economic and social growth.
  • Education is vital for personal and national development.
  • World population refers to the total number of people in a region or country.
  • Saint Kitts' population in 1984 was approximately 50,000.
  • The Commonwealth Caribbean's population is under 6 million in an area of 272,360 sq km.
  • Global population in 2023 estimate: 4.5 billion.
  • China's population represents about 1/4 of the total world population.
  • Global population growth has been significant in the last 150 years.
  • In 1830,world population was 1 billion.
  • 1930: world population estimation of 2 billion.
  • 1960: world population reached 3 billion
  • 1975:world population reached 4 billion.
  • Predictions indicate a global population of at least 6 billion by 2000.

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Test your knowledge on population growth and human resources with this quiz. Explore the significance of education, skills, and the milestones in global population statistics. Learn about the impact of population dynamics on economic and social growth.

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