Population Growth

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Which century saw a fourfold increase in the world population?

  • 19th century
  • 21st century
  • 18th century
  • 20th century (correct)

Which region was worse off than a developing region in the 18th century?

  • Africa
  • Europe (correct)
  • Asia
  • North America

Which revolution brought the greatest change in human living conditions?

  • Medical revolution
  • Agricultural revolution
  • Industrial revolution (correct)
  • Technological revolution

Which century saw a population of 2.3 billion?

<p>19th century (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the poor sanitation, poor diets, and poor medicine in the 18th century?

<p>Low quality of life (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of the demographic transition are the most economically developed countries (MEDCs) in?

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

During the second transition stage, what factors contributed to the population explosion in the UK between 1750 and 1850?

<p>Improved standards of living and healthcare for the working population (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason families used to have lots of children in the past?

<p>To ensure the survival of a few children (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fourth stage of the demographic transition?

<p>Stable, low birth and death rates (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the global population still growing despite the drop in birth rates?

<p>Improved healthcare leading to longer life expectancy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country reduced fertility from more than 6 children to less than 3 in just 10 years?

<p>Iran (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the future of global population growth according to the UN?

<p>Population growth will come to an end and level off (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of programs that help lower child mortality and support development in poor nations?

<p>They reduce population growth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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