1
What is approximately our current world population
total?
A. 320 million
B. 7.3 billion
C. 1.3 billion
D. 8 million
2
On the “Breathing Earth” site the United States turns red
more frequently than any other country. This means that
the United States…
A. …has more total people than other countries
B. …is having more births than other countries
C. …is producing more carbon dioxide than other countries
D. …is having more deaths than other countries
3
Most developed countries are emitting more carbon
dioxide than they were four years ago. Sweden and
Norway, however, are emitting less. This is most
likely because…
A. …their population has significantly lowered
B. …they are driving less
C. …they are using less energy
D. …they are using alternative energy sources
4
Which has NOT been a major cause of the population
explosion witnessed over the last 200 years?
A. An increase in birth rates
B. Modern medicine
C. Improved sanitation
D. Lower infant mortality
E. Longer life expectancy
5
Which country is currently the most populous in the
world?
A. India
B. China
C. United States
D. Mexico
E. Russia
6
Which country is projected to be most populous in
2050? (different answer from #5)
A. India
B. China
C. United States
D. Mexico
E. Pakistan
7
Which region has the population with the highest
fertility rate and the lowest life expectancy?
A. Southeast Asia
B. Eastern Europe
C. Latin America
D. Sub-Saharan Africa
8
Which of the following is likely to be affected by
population growth?
A. Amount of land for agriculture
B. Amount of clean water
C. Amount of energy used daily
D. Number of people who are unemployed
E. All of the above
9
Which of the following indicators has NOT shown an
increase in the past 200 years?
A. Life expectancy
B. Total fertility rate
C. Urban (city) population
D. Atmospheric carbon dioxide emissions
E. Ecological footprint (resources used per person)
10
Which of the following indicators has NOT shown an
increase in the past 200 years?
A. Death rates
B. “Dead zones” in the ocean
C. Population facing chronic water shortages
D. Average years of school
E. Median age
11
Which of the following statements on population
growth rate is accurate?
A. It is higher right now than it ever has been in
Earth’s history
B. It is highest in developed countries
C. It has slowed but remains high in developing
countries
D. Demographers don’t have a method to determine
the growth rate
12
Based on its population pyramid, the
Dominican Republic is most likely
A. Developed
B. Developing
13
Based on its population pyramid,
France is most likely
A. Developed
B. Developing
14
Based on the population pyramid, what
can be said about Honduras?
A. More girls than boys
B. Majority of the population is middleaged
C. The country has poor health care
D. High potential for future population
growth
15
What can be said about New Zealand
based on its population pyramid?
A. Developing country
B. Agriculture-based economy
C. Fairly even age distribution compared
to many developing countries
D. Higher percentage of senior citizens
compared to other age cohorts
16
Diverse industrial economy
A. Developed
B. Developing
17
Slower population growth
A. Developed
B. Developing
18
Lower average income
A. Developed
B. Developing
19
Agriculture-based economy
A. Developed
B. Developing
20
Rapid population growth
A. Developed
B. Developing
21
Life expectancy of 65 years or older
A. Developed
B. Developing
22
England
A. Developed
B. Developing
23
Jamaica
A. Developed
B. Developing
24
Canada
A. Developed
B. Developing
25
Australia
A. Developed
B. Developing
26
Kenya
A. Developed
B. Developing
27
India
A. Developed
B. Developing
28
United States
A. Developed
B. Developing
29
Guatemala
A. Developed
B. Developing
30
Japan
A. Developed
B. Developing
31
Germany
A. Developed
B. Developing
32
Djibouti
A. Developed
B. Developing
33
Italy
A. Developed
B. Developing
34
Indonesia
A. Developed
B. Developing
35
Kenya
A. Developed
B. Developing
36
Zimbabwe
A. Developed
B. Developing
37
What is the statistical study of human populations?
A. Demography
B. Ecology
C. Entomology
D. Biology
38
In this historical population pyramid for the U.S., the effects
of the Great Depression (1930’s) can be most clearly seen
in which age cohort?
A. 0-4
B. 10-14
C. 25-29
D. 35-39
39
In this population projection for the U.S., which age
cohort has lead demographers to label this era “The
Graying of America”?
A. 0-4
B. 20-24
C. 60-64
D. 75+
40.
40
Which of the following
CANNOT be
determined from these
population pyramids?
A.
Demographic transition occurred
B.
This country experienced a
decrease in population growth rate
over time
C. This country could have been
characterized as developed by
1920
D. This country had the highest
potential for growth in 1880
41.
41
What do the
different
colors of
the circles
represent?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Life expectancy
Income per person
Population of the country
Region of the world
42.
42
What do the
sizes of the
circles
represent?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Life expectancy
Income per person
Population of the country
Region of the world
43.
43
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A. China’s fertility rate was lower than India’s fertility rate in
1800.
B. Total fertility rate has increased for most countries since 1800.
C. China and India were the most populous countries in 1800.
D. Women in 1800 were having about 4 – 8 children each.
44.
44
According to the relationship observed above, what measure could a
country take to reduce its population growth rate?
A. Pay families to have less kids
B. Tax families who have more than two kids
C. Create a program to educate the young women in the country
D. Provide housing to couples who are involved in a family
planning program
45.
45
Which statement is accurate?
A.
Wealthier countries generally consume more energy than poor countries.
B.
More populous countries seem to consume more energy.
C.
Developing countries always consume less energy than developed countries.
D.
Wealthier countries always pollute the environment more than developing
countries.
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CO2 Emissions
Population
"The Breathing Earth"
Population (in millions)
Carbon Dioxide Emission
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1750 1800 1850 1900 1950 2000
Year
Which statement is inaccurate?
A. The observed trend in the data started with the Industrial Revolution.
B. The burning of coal for energy is one of the main reasons for the observed
trend.
C. The amount of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere will naturally level off
even if we continue to consume energy in the same way.
D. The use of more renewable energy sources could slow the observed trend.
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Population
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250000
B
200000
C
150000
D
100000
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0
2000
2010
2020
2030
2040
2050
Year
Which of the following scenarios would create population curve “B”?
A. Women 15-19 years old having 5 kids each
B. Women 25-29 years old having 5 kids each
C. Women 15-19 years old having 2 kids each
D. Women 25-29 years old having 2 kids each
48
In 1880 there were significantly less women than men
between the ages of 25 and 34. Which of the following
is the most likely reason for this?
A. Disease-related deaths
B. War-related deaths
C. Deaths during child labor
D. Deaths due to malnutrition
49.
49
In order for a population to stay steady (not go up
or down), what is the approximate “replacement”
fertility rate in developed countries?
A. 4.2 children per female
B. 2.1 children per female
C. 1.5 children per female
D. 7.0 children per female
50.
50
Considering total
fertility rate is
decreasing
worldwide, which of
the following
projections is most
unlikely?
A. U.N. High
B. U.N. Medium
C. U.N. Low
D. Not Enough
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