Question 1

​Summarize the role of social workers in providing family planning services.

Accepted Answer

​
Social workers are concerned about ove

Question 2

​School social workers have become increasingly involved in family planning activities in connection with sex education for sexually active teenagers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Discuss the concept of optimal population size.

Accepted Answer

To say that the population is too large

Question 4

Identify a true statement about developed countries.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​They are much more likely than developing countries to have a population explosion. 
B)  They have more than two-thirds of the world's population and doubling times of about 20 to 35 years. 
C)  ​They are characterized by both low birthrates and low death rates. 
D)  ​They consume lesser raw materials than the developing countries. 
A)  ​They are much more likely than developing countries to have a population explosion. 
B)  They have more than two-thirds of the world's population and doubling times of about 20 to 35 years. 
C)  ​They are characterized by both low birthrates and low death rates. 
D)  ​They consume lesser raw materials than the developing countries.

Question 5

The average cost of raising a child from birth to age 18 for a two-parent family is estimated to be _____ for food, shelter, and other necessities.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​$245,000 
B)  ​​$103,000 
C)  ​​$490,000 
D)  ​​$750,000 
A)  ​$245,000 
B)  ​​$103,000 
C)  ​​$490,000 
D)  ​​$750,000

Question 6

Planned Parenthood, the largest and the best-known organization that provides family planning services in the United States, was founded by _____ in 1916.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Margaret Sanger 
B)  ​Alice Calhoun 
C)  ​Henry Hyde 
D)  ​Julia Ehrlich 
A)  ​Margaret Sanger 
B)  ​Alice Calhoun 
C)  ​Henry Hyde 
D)  ​Julia Ehrlich

Question 7

To conserve natural resources, it is recommended to use dry cleaning more often as it saves water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

​All of the following statements are true about air pollution except that:

Accepted Answer

A)  it contributes to a higher incidence of pneumonia, emphysema, lung cancer, and bronchitis. 
B)  ​it is most severe in large, densely populated industrial centers. 
C)  ​plains and mountains are more likely to have air pollution than valleys and closed air basins. 
D)  ​poor visibility caused by smog is recognized as a major factor in both airplane and automobile accidents. 
A)  it contributes to a higher incidence of pneumonia, emphysema, lung cancer, and bronchitis. 
B)  ​it is most severe in large, densely populated industrial centers. 
C)  ​plains and mountains are more likely to have air pollution than valleys and closed air basins. 
D)  ​poor visibility caused by smog is recognized as a major factor in both airplane and automobile accidents.

Question 9

​The one-child-per-family policy in China led to a startling increase in female infanticide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following was theorized by Thomas Malthus in 1798?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both population and food supply increase in an arithmetic ratio. 
B)  ​Both population and food supply increase in a geometric ratio. 
C)  ​Uncontrolled population increases in an arithmetic ratio, whereas the food supply, at best, increases in a geometric ratio. 
D)  Uncontrolled population increases in a geometric ratio, whereas the food supply, at best, increases in an arithmetic ratio. 
A)  Both population and food supply increase in an arithmetic ratio. 
B)  ​Both population and food supply increase in a geometric ratio. 
C)  ​Uncontrolled population increases in an arithmetic ratio, whereas the food supply, at best, increases in a geometric ratio. 
D)  Uncontrolled population increases in a geometric ratio, whereas the food supply, at best, increases in an arithmetic ratio.

Question 11

​Describe the disastrous effects of deforestation on the environment.

Accepted Answer

The scenic beauty of land-as well as its

Question 12

One problem with ethanol fuel is that its production has led to a dramatic increase in the price of cotton.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

​Which of the following statements is true of developing countries?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​They experience the most severe doubling-time problems. 
B)  ​They are characterized by low birth rates and low death rates. 
C)  ​They generate more pollution than developed countries. 
D)  ​They consume majority of the earth's raw materials. 
A)  ​They experience the most severe doubling-time problems. 
B)  ​They are characterized by low birth rates and low death rates. 
C)  ​They generate more pollution than developed countries. 
D)  ​They consume majority of the earth's raw materials.

Question 14

​Some rivers and lakes are now so polluted that they cannot support fish and other organisms that require relatively clean, oxygen-rich water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

​Complete data on the health and environmental effects are known for over 80% of the chemicals produced in high volume.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true about abortion in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​The Hyde Amendment of 1977 permitted Medicaid spending for abortions without any restrictions. 
B)  ​The Catholic Church views abortion as acceptable only when it is done to save the physical life of the mother. 
C)  President Barack Obama supports a pro-life position on the abortion issue. 
D)  During the Reagan and George Bush administrations, the Supreme Court gradually assumed a more pro-choice position on the abortion issue. 
A)  ​The Hyde Amendment of 1977 permitted Medicaid spending for abortions without any restrictions. 
B)  ​The Catholic Church views abortion as acceptable only when it is done to save the physical life of the mother. 
C)  President Barack Obama supports a pro-life position on the abortion issue. 
D)  During the Reagan and George Bush administrations, the Supreme Court gradually assumed a more pro-choice position on the abortion issue.

Question 17

​What are the problems associated with overpopulation. Briefly describe any three.

Accepted Answer

​Students' answers will vary.
A wide ran

Question 18

​Almost 97% of the world's water is fresh water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

​Doubling time is based on the extent to which the birthrate exceeds the death rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In the context of limiting population growth, the government of _____ now offers incentives for the long-term use of contraceptives, including subsidies for government employees, valuable agricultural products, and even complimentary trips to Mecca.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Egypt 
B)  ​Yemen 
C)  ​Indonesia 
D)  ​Bahrain 
A)  ​Egypt 
B)  ​Yemen 
C)  ​Indonesia 
D)  ​Bahrain

Summarize the role of social workers in providing family planning services.

School social workers have become increasingly involved in family planning activities in connection with sex education for sexually active teenagers.

Discuss the concept of optimal population size.

Identify a true statement about developed countries.

The average cost of raising a child from birth to age 18 for a two-parent family is estimated to be _____ for food, shelter, and other necessities.

Planned Parenthood, the largest and the best-known organization that provides family planning services in the United States, was founded by _____ in 1916.

To conserve natural resources, it is recommended to use dry cleaning more often as it saves water.

All of the following statements are true about air pollution except that:

The one-child-per-family policy in China led to a startling increase in female infanticide.

Which of the following was theorized by Thomas Malthus in 1798?

Describe the disastrous effects of deforestation on the environment.

One problem with ethanol fuel is that its production has led to a dramatic increase in the price of cotton.

Which of the following statements is true of developing countries?

Some rivers and lakes are now so polluted that they cannot support fish and other organisms that require relatively clean, oxygen-rich water.

Complete data on the health and environmental effects are known for over 80% of the chemicals produced in high volume.

Which of the following statements is true about abortion in the United States?

What are the problems associated with overpopulation. Briefly describe any three.

Almost 97% of the world's water is fresh water.

Doubling time is based on the extent to which the birthrate exceeds the death rate.

In the context of limiting population growth, the government of _____ now offers incentives for the long-term use of contraceptives, including subsidies for government employees, valuable agricultural products, and even complimentary trips to Mecca.

Social Welfare: Its Business, History, and Future

Social Work As a Profession and a Career

Generalist Social Work Practice

Poverty and Public Welfare

Emotionalbehavioral Problems and Counseling

Family Problems and Services to Families

Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Services to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexu

Drug Abuse and Drug Treatment Programs

Crime, Juvenile Delinquency, and Correctional Services

Problems in Education and School Social Work

Work-Related Problems and Social Work in the Workplace

Racism, Ethnocentrism, and Strategies for Advancing Social and Economic Justice

Sexism and Efforts for Achieving Equality

Aging and Gerontological Services

Health Problems and Medical Social Services

Physical and Mental Disabilities and Rehabilitation

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Exam 17: Overpopulation, Misuse of the Environment, and Family Planning

​Summarize the role of social workers in providing family planning services.

​School social workers have become increasingly involved in family planning activities in connection with sex education for sexually active teenagers.

Discuss the concept of optimal population size.

Identify a true statement about developed countries.

The average cost of raising a child from birth to age 18 for a two-parent family is estimated to be _____ for food, shelter, and other necessities.

Planned Parenthood, the largest and the best-known organization that provides family planning services in the United States, was founded by _____ in 1916.

To conserve natural resources, it is recommended to use dry cleaning more often as it saves water.

​All of the following statements are true about air pollution except that:

​The one-child-per-family policy in China led to a startling increase in female infanticide.

Which of the following was theorized by Thomas Malthus in 1798?

​Describe the disastrous effects of deforestation on the environment.

One problem with ethanol fuel is that its production has led to a dramatic increase in the price of cotton.

​Which of the following statements is true of developing countries?

​Some rivers and lakes are now so polluted that they cannot support fish and other organisms that require relatively clean, oxygen-rich water.

​Complete data on the health and environmental effects are known for over 80% of the chemicals produced in high volume.

Which of the following statements is true about abortion in the United States?

​What are the problems associated with overpopulation. Briefly describe any three.

​Almost 97% of the world's water is fresh water.

​Doubling time is based on the extent to which the birthrate exceeds the death rate.

In the context of limiting population growth, the government of _____ now offers incentives for the long-term use of contraceptives, including subsidies for government employees, valuable agricultural products, and even complimentary trips to Mecca.

Social Welfare: Its Business, History, and Future

Social Work As a Profession and a Career

Generalist Social Work Practice

Poverty and Public Welfare

Emotionalbehavioral Problems and Counseling

Family Problems and Services to Families

Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Services to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexu

Drug Abuse and Drug Treatment Programs

Crime, Juvenile Delinquency, and Correctional Services

Problems in Education and School Social Work

Work-Related Problems and Social Work in the Workplace

Racism, Ethnocentrism, and Strategies for Advancing Social and Economic Justice

Sexism and Efforts for Achieving Equality

Aging and Gerontological Services

Health Problems and Medical Social Services

Physical and Mental Disabilities and Rehabilitation

Filters

Summarize the role of social workers in providing family planning services.

School social workers have become increasingly involved in family planning activities in connection with sex education for sexually active teenagers.

All of the following statements are true about air pollution except that:

The one-child-per-family policy in China led to a startling increase in female infanticide.

Describe the disastrous effects of deforestation on the environment.

Which of the following statements is true of developing countries?

Some rivers and lakes are now so polluted that they cannot support fish and other organisms that require relatively clean, oxygen-rich water.

Complete data on the health and environmental effects are known for over 80% of the chemicals produced in high volume.

What are the problems associated with overpopulation. Briefly describe any three.

Almost 97% of the world's water is fresh water.

Doubling time is based on the extent to which the birthrate exceeds the death rate.