World Population Distribution Quiz

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What is the term used to refer to the way people are spaced over the earth’s surface?

Population distribution (correct)

Population density

Population demographics

Population growth

Which statement best describes the distribution of world population?

Evenly distributed across all regions

Mainly distributed in mountainous areas

Equal distribution between cities and villages

Concentrated in a few regions (correct)

Why is Asia compared to have 'many places where people are few and few places where people are very many'?

Due to its vast land area

Uneven population distribution (correct)

Because of even population distribution

High population density across all regions

What characteristic helps in understanding the demographic features of an area?

Patterns of population distribution Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes significantly to the demographic characteristics of a region?

Patterns of population distribution Signup and view all the answers

In general, where does around 90% of the world's population reside?

In about 10% of the land area Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the change in population in a specific area between two points in time?

Natural Growth Signup and view all the answers

According to Thomas Malthus' theory, what would result from a further increase in population beyond the food supply?

Famine, disease, and war Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as a measure to help control population growth?

Tax incentives for large families Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a region with positive growth of population?

Birth rate exceeds death rate Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for determining the Actual Growth of Population?

Births - Deaths + In Migration - Out Migration Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the change in population expressed as a percentage?

Growth Rate of Population Signup and view all the answers

What does the Crude Birth Rate (CBR) measure?

Number of live births in a year per thousand of population Signup and view all the answers

What influences mortality rates according to the text?

Levels of economic development and social advancement Signup and view all the answers

How is Crude Death Rate (CDR) calculated?

Number of deaths in a year per thousand of population Signup and view all the answers

What does the migration process involve?

Decrease in population at the place of origin and increase at the place of destination Signup and view all the answers

What are push factors influencing migration?

Unemployment, political turmoil, and natural disasters Signup and view all the answers

Who are referred to as emigrants?

Migrants who move out of a place Signup and view all the answers

What does the Demographic Transition Theory describe?

Changes from high births and high deaths to low births and low deaths Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the first stage in the Demographic Transition Theory?

High fertility and high mortality rates Signup and view all the answers

What leads to a decline in mortality during the demographic transition stages?

"Improvements in sanitation and health conditions" Signup and view all the answers

What does high fertility and high mortality in the first stage of demographic transition theory lead to?

Compensating for deaths due to variable food supply Signup and view all the answers

What does the density of population measure?

The number of people living in a specific area Signup and view all the answers

Why do river valleys tend to be densely populated?

Because they have fertile soils good for agriculture Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT influence the distribution of population?

Availability of fresh water Signup and view all the answers

In which type of climate do areas tend to have lower populations?

Extreme or harsh climates Signup and view all the answers

Why do industrial belts attract large numbers of people?

To find job opportunities and employment Signup and view all the answers

What is a major reason for rural to urban migration?

Better employment opportunities in cities Signup and view all the answers

Why are cities more densely populated compared to rural areas?

Cities provide better job opportunities and amenities Signup and view all the answers

"Katanga Zambia copper belt" is mentioned as an example because it attracts people due to:

Presence of mineral deposits and industrial activities Signup and view all the answers

"Mediterranean regions were inhabited from early periods in history due to their pleasant climate" - This statement suggests that:

"Mediterranean regions" have pleasant climates attracting people Signup and view all the answers

"Ganga plains are among the most densely populated areas of the world while the mountains zones in the Himalayas are scarcely populated." - This statement can be attributed to differences in:

"Mountain zones in the Himalayas" having difficult terrain hindering development Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the change of population expressed in percentage?

Growth Rate of Population Signup and view all the answers

According to Thomas Malthus' theory, what would result from a further increase in population beyond the food supply?

Population Crash due to Famine, Disease, and War Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula used to determine the Natural Growth of Population?

Births - Deaths Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a region with negative growth of population?

Population Decrease over Time Signup and view all the answers

Why is access to family planning services considered significant according to the text?

To Control Population Growth Signup and view all the answers

What did Thomas Malthus suggest as a solution to prevent a population crash?

Use Preventive Checks Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of studying the demographic characteristics of an area?

The country's population distribution and density Signup and view all the answers

Why do people prefer to live in certain regions according to the text?

Due to the availability of natural resources Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately reflects the distribution of world population?

90% of the world population lives in about 10% of its land area. Signup and view all the answers

What did George B. Cressey's remark about Asia's population distribution imply?

Parts of Asia have significantly high population concentration while others have low population numbers. Signup and view all the answers

Why do industrial belts attract large numbers of people according to the text?

Presence of abundant job opportunities Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'population distribution' refer to?

How populations are spaced over the earth's surface Signup and view all the answers

What does the Crude Birth Rate (CBR) measure?

Number of live births in a year per thousand of population Signup and view all the answers

What does the Crude Death Rate (CDR) measure?

Number of deaths in a particular year per thousand of population Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for migration according to the text?

Socio-economic backwardness Signup and view all the answers

In the context of migration, what are 'Push factors' according to the text?

Unemployment and poor living conditions Signup and view all the answers

Why does the population grow due to decreasing death rates as mentioned in the text?

Improved sanitation and health conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for people moving from rural to urban areas?

Economic and social opportunities Signup and view all the answers

'Immigration' refers to:

Migrants who move into a new place Signup and view all the answers

'Emigration' refers to:

'Migrants who move out of a place' Signup and view all the answers

'Crude Death Rate (CDR)' is calculated using:

$CDR = D \times P$ where D = Number of deaths and P = Estimated mid-year population of that year. Signup and view all the answers

What does the density of population measure?

Number of people per square kilometer of land Signup and view all the answers

Why do river valleys tend to be densely populated?

Availability of fertile soils Signup and view all the answers

What is a major reason for rural to urban migration?

Attractive city life opportunities and amenities Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT influence the distribution of population?

Political unrest Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the first stage in the Demographic Transition Theory?

High birth rates and high death rates Signup and view all the answers

Why are cities more densely populated compared to rural areas?

Better job opportunities and amenities in cities Signup and view all the answers

'Ganga plains are among the most densely populated areas of the world while the mountain zones in the Himalayas are scarcely populated.' - This statement can be attributed to differences in:

Fertile soils Signup and view all the answers

'Katanga Zambia copper belt' is mentioned as an example because it attracts people due to:

'Mining and industrial activities' Signup and view all the answers

'Mediterranean regions were inhabited from early periods in history due to their pleasant climate' - This statement suggests that:

'Pleasant climate' regions are denser due to agriculture Signup and view all the answers

'What characterizes a region with positive growth of population?' - This change may be positive as well as negative. It can be expressed either in terms of absolute numbers or in terms of percentage.

'Increase in number of inhabitants' Signup and view all the answers

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What is the term used to refer to the way people are spaced over the earth’s surface?

Which statement best describes the distribution of world population?

Why is Asia compared to have 'many places where people are few and few places where people are very many'?

What characteristic helps in understanding the demographic features of an area?

Which factor contributes significantly to the demographic characteristics of a region?

In general, where does around 90% of the world's population reside?

What is the term used to describe the change in population in a specific area between two points in time?

According to Thomas Malthus' theory, what would result from a further increase in population beyond the food supply?

Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as a measure to help control population growth?

What characterizes a region with positive growth of population?

What is the formula for determining the Actual Growth of Population?

What is the term used to describe the change in population expressed as a percentage?

What does the Crude Birth Rate (CBR) measure?

What influences mortality rates according to the text?

How is Crude Death Rate (CDR) calculated?

What does the migration process involve?

What are push factors influencing migration?

Who are referred to as emigrants?

What does the Demographic Transition Theory describe?

What characterizes the first stage in the Demographic Transition Theory?

What leads to a decline in mortality during the demographic transition stages?

What does high fertility and high mortality in the first stage of demographic transition theory lead to?

What does the density of population measure?

Why do river valleys tend to be densely populated?

Which factor does NOT influence the distribution of population?

In which type of climate do areas tend to have lower populations?

Why do industrial belts attract large numbers of people?

What is a major reason for rural to urban migration?

Why are cities more densely populated compared to rural areas?

"Katanga Zambia copper belt" is mentioned as an example because it attracts people due to:

"Mediterranean regions were inhabited from early periods in history due to their pleasant climate" - This statement suggests that:

"Ganga plains are among the most densely populated areas of the world while the mountains zones in the Himalayas are scarcely populated." - This statement can be attributed to differences in:

What is the term used to describe the change of population expressed in percentage?

According to Thomas Malthus' theory, what would result from a further increase in population beyond the food supply?

What is the formula used to determine the Natural Growth of Population?

What is a characteristic of a region with negative growth of population?

Why is access to family planning services considered significant according to the text?

What did Thomas Malthus suggest as a solution to prevent a population crash?

What is the main focus of studying the demographic characteristics of an area?

Why do people prefer to live in certain regions according to the text?

Which statement accurately reflects the distribution of world population?

What did George B. Cressey's remark about Asia's population distribution imply?

Why do industrial belts attract large numbers of people according to the text?

What does the term 'population distribution' refer to?

What does the Crude Birth Rate (CBR) measure?

What does the Crude Death Rate (CDR) measure?

What is the main reason for migration according to the text?

In the context of migration, what are 'Push factors' according to the text?

Why does the population grow due to decreasing death rates as mentioned in the text?

What is the primary reason for people moving from rural to urban areas?

'Immigration' refers to:

'Emigration' refers to:

'Crude Death Rate (CDR)' is calculated using:

What does the density of population measure?

Why do river valleys tend to be densely populated?

What is a major reason for rural to urban migration?

Which factor does NOT influence the distribution of population?

What characterizes the first stage in the Demographic Transition Theory?

Why are cities more densely populated compared to rural areas?

'Ganga plains are among the most densely populated areas of the world while the mountain zones in the Himalayas are scarcely populated.' - This statement can be attributed to differences in:

'Katanga Zambia copper belt' is mentioned as an example because it attracts people due to:

'Mediterranean regions were inhabited from early periods in history due to their pleasant climate' - This statement suggests that:

'What characterizes a region with positive growth of population?' - This change may be positive as well as negative. It can be expressed either in terms of absolute numbers or in terms of percentage.

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