Population Growth and Urbanization by April A. Gordon

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What is one of the key differences in population growth rates between industrial nations and developing countries?

  • Industrial nations have negative growth rates, while developing countries have positive growth rates.
  • Industrial nations have declining growth rates, while developing countries have rapidly increasing growth rates. (correct)
  • Both industrial nations and developing countries have rapid growth rates.
  • Industrial nations have declining growth rates, while developing countries have stable growth rates.

What is the significance of the post-World War II baby boom in industrial nations?

  • It was an exception to the declining growth rates in industrial nations. (correct)
  • It caused a decline in urbanization rates.
  • It resulted in negative population growth rates.
  • It led to a decrease in agricultural employment.

Which group of countries has a higher percentage of urban dwellers according to the text?

  • Both have equal proportions of urban dwellers.
  • Developing countries
  • Industrial nations (correct)
  • The text does not provide information on this comparison.

What proportion of the labor force is employed in agriculture in industrial nations according to the text?

<p>7% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What trend is highlighted regarding the transition from rural agriculturalists to urban dwellers?

<p>This transition occurs at a faster rate in industrial nations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year did the global population reach 1 billion for the first time?

<p>1930 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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