World Population Distribution Quiz
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What is the main focus of studying population distribution and density?

  • Analyzing how people are spaced over the earth's surface
  • The number of children born each year
  • Determining how many people live in cities versus villages
  • Understanding why people prefer living in specific regions (correct)

    • What percentage of the world's population lives in roughly 10% of its land area?

  • 50%
  • 90% (correct)
  • 20%
  • 70%

    • Based on George B. Cressey's remark, what is a characteristic of Asia's population distribution?

  • High population density in most places
  • Few places with very high population and vice versa (correct)
  • Evenly distributed population across all regions
  • Most people concentrated in urban areas

    • Why is it important for a country to know about its population characteristics?

    <p>To decide on policies related to education and employment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The demographic characteristics of an area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately summarizes the impact of population distribution?

    <p>It influences a country's economic development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor contributes to the high population density in river valleys?

    <p>Fertile soils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region's climate tends to deter human habitation due to its extreme nature?

    <p>Very hot or cold deserts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What economic factor leads to the dense population in the Kobe-Osaka region of Japan?

    <p>Industrialization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key reason for the thinly populated areas in India due to poor soils?

    <p>Poor agricultural productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cities attract large populations mainly due to:

    <p>Better employment opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the high population density in the Katanga Zambia copper belt in Africa?

    <p>Mining activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do people tend to move away from places with social and political unrest?

    <p>Safety concerns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Mega cities' around the world continue to attract large numbers of migrants mainly because of:

    <p>Better amenities and city life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Urbanisation' leads to growth in cities primarily because of:

    <p>'Industrial belts'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Population change' refers to:

    <p>'Number of inhabitants change'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does family planning involve?

    <p>Preventing the birth of children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Thomas Malthus, what would happen if the population continued to increase?

    <p>Population crash caused by famine, disease, and war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the natural growth of population?

    <p>Births - Deaths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main factor limiting population growth and improving women's health according to the text?

    <p>Free availability of contraceptives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does a region experience negative growth of population?

    <p>When birth rate falls below death rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept is used to calculate the change of population expressed in percentage?

    <p>Growth Rate of Population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating the Crude Birth Rate (CBR)?

    <p>CBR = Bi × 1000 / P</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe migrants who move into a new place?

    <p>Immigrants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which stage of the Demographic Transition Theory does fertility remain high at the beginning but gradually declines?

    <p>Second stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors contribute to migration according to the text?

    <p>Unemployment and socio-economic backwardness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the demographic transition theory?

    <p>To forecast future population trends in different regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which formula is used to calculate the Crude Death Rate (CDR)?

    <p>(D × 1000) / P</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does migration help achieve according to the text?

    <p><strong>Economic</strong> and social balance between population and resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

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