Population Studies and Demography Quiz

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Why is it important to know the demographic details of a country's population?

To better understand its policies and resource usage (correct)

To understand its wealth resources

To determine its climate patterns

To evaluate its cultural heritage

What did George B. Cressey imply by stating 'Asia has many places where people are few and few places where people are very many' in the context of population distribution?

Asia has experienced significant emigration patterns

Asia's population growth rate is extremely high

Asia's population distribution is relatively even

Asia has varying degrees of population density across its regions (correct)

Why is it noted that 90% of the world's population lives in only 10% of its land area?

Because these areas have the best agricultural lands

Because these areas are most affected by climate change

Due to high industrialization in these areas

As these areas have high population densities and urbanization (correct)

What do patterns of population distribution and density help us understand?

Demographic characteristics of an area (A) Signup and view all the answers

In which continent are six of the top ten most populous countries located according to the text?

Asia (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it observed that people prefer to live in certain regions over others?

Because of varying job opportunities and resources availability (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Crude Death Rate (CDR) measure?

Number of deaths in a particular year (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate the Crude Birth Rate (CBR)?

Bi ¥1000 P (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the population of the place of origin when people migrate?

It decreases (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for people who move out of a place?

Emigrants (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why do people migrate according to the text?

For a better economic and social life (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of migration involves movement from rural to urban areas?

Rural to urban migration (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate the Crude Death Rate (CDR) according to the passage?

CDR = Number of deaths / Estimated mid-year population of that year (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the population increased by the difference between births and deaths in a particular region between two points of time?

Natural Growth of Population (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result when the birth rate is more than the death rate between two points of time or when people from other countries migrate permanently to a region?

Positive Growth of Population (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three components of population change according to the passage?

Births, deaths, and migration (D) Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when the population decreases between two points of time?

Negative Growth of Population (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the change of population expressed in percentage?

Growth Rate of Population (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the introduction of the steam engine on human and animal energy?

It replaced human and animal energy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What contributed to a rapid decline in death rates throughout the world?

Improvement in medical facilities and sanitation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correlation between economic development and population growth?

There is a negative correlation between economic development and population growth (D) Signup and view all the answers

How long did it take for the human population to reach 1 billion?

More than a million years (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of applying a small annual rate of population change to a large population?

It results in a large population change (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate annual rate of population change?

1.4 per cent (D) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Importance of Population Study

The population of a country is its real wealth, as they utilize resources and decide policies.
A country's population is a crucial aspect of its identity.

Distribution of Population

The world's population is unevenly distributed, with 90% of the population occupying only 10% of the land area.
The 10 most populous countries contribute to 60% of the world's population, with 6 of these countries located in Asia.

Patterns of Population Distribution

The term population distribution refers to the way people are spaced over the earth's surface.
The crude birth rate (CBR) is the number of live births per thousand population in a year.
The crude death rate (CDR) is the number of deaths per thousand population in a year.

Migration and Population Change

Migration is the movement of people from one place to another, leading to changes in population size.
The place of origin shows a decrease in population, while the place of destination shows an increase.
Migration can be permanent, temporary, or seasonal.

Components of Population Change

The three components of population change are births, deaths, and migration.
Natural growth of population is the difference between births and deaths in a particular region.
Actual growth of population is the combination of natural growth and migration.

Population Growth Rate

The growth rate of population is the change of population expressed in percentage.
Positive growth of population occurs when the birth rate is more than the death rate or when people migrate permanently.
Negative growth of population occurs when the birth rate falls below the death rate or people migrate to other countries.

Spatial Pattern of Population Change

The human population has increased more than ten times in the past 500 years.
The population has increased four times in the twentieth century alone.
The doubling time of the world population is 12 years, from 5 billion to 6 billion.

Population Growth in Different Regions

Population growth is low in developed countries compared to developing countries.
There is a negative correlation between economic development and population growth.
A small annual rate of population change can lead to a large population change when applied to a large population.

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