Question 1

Demographic transition theory states that humanity must act now to reduce fertility if we are to save the planet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In general, low-income countries grow as much from immigration as from natural increase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In the pre-industrial stage of economic development, population

Accepted Answer

A)  increases very slowly, with a high birth rate offset by a high death rate. 
B)  increases rapidly due mostly to natural increase. 
C)  increases rapidly due entirely to immigration. 
D)  decreases very rapidly. 
A)  increases very slowly, with a high birth rate offset by a high death rate. 
B)  increases rapidly due mostly to natural increase. 
C)  increases rapidly due entirely to immigration. 
D)  decreases very rapidly.

Question 4

Thomas Robert Malthus expected population to increase according to an arithmetic progression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following concepts refers to the maximum possible child-bearing for women?

Accepted Answer

A)  the crude birth rate 
B)  fertility 
C)  fecundity 
D)  the refined birth rate 
A)  the crude birth rate 
B)  fertility 
C)  fecundity 
D)  the refined birth rate

Question 6

In general, people living in low-income nations cause much more harm to the environment than people living in high-income nations do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is evidence of the shortage of fresh water now found around the world?

Accepted Answer

A)  China's supply of ground water is increasing, while everywhere else it's declining rapidly. 
B)  Water supply in the Middle East is at a sustainable level, while everywhere else it's declining rapidly. 
C)  Mexico City has pumped so much water from the ground that the city continues to sink about two inches per year. 
D)  The use of bottled water is required in most first-world countries. 
A)  China's supply of ground water is increasing, while everywhere else it's declining rapidly. 
B)  Water supply in the Middle East is at a sustainable level, while everywhere else it's declining rapidly. 
C)  Mexico City has pumped so much water from the ground that the city continues to sink about two inches per year. 
D)  The use of bottled water is required in most first-world countries.

Question 8

What is a net migration rate? How is it calculated?

Accepted Answer

The net migration rate is a statistical

Question 9

Why are environmentalists concerned about the loss of the planet's rainforests?

Accepted Answer

Environmentalists are concerned about th

Question 10

Why is the crude birth rate "crude?"

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why is the crude birth rate "crude?"...

Question 11

What is "environmental racism"?

Accepted Answer

Environmental racism refers to the way i

Question 12

Which of the following statements expresses the "limits to growth" thesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  We are rapidly consuming the Earth's finite resources. 
B)  Whatever problems technology creates, technology can solve. 
C)  Quality of life on the Earth is now improving. 
D)  Growth makes sense because it raises living standards. 
A)  We are rapidly consuming the Earth's finite resources. 
B)  Whatever problems technology creates, technology can solve. 
C)  Quality of life on the Earth is now improving. 
D)  Growth makes sense because it raises living standards.

Question 13

Which of the following regions of Canada has the highest birth rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  the North 
B)  the Prairies 
C)  the Maritimes 
D)  Ontario and Quebec 
A)  the North 
B)  the Prairies 
C)  the Maritimes 
D)  Ontario and Quebec

Question 14

Canada is a high-income country; therefore, its population growth is likely to result from which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  both immigration and natural increase 
B)  natural increase only 
C)  immigration only 
D)  emigration only 
A)  both immigration and natural increase 
B)  natural increase only 
C)  immigration only 
D)  emigration only

Question 15

Expanding opportunities for women around the world is one important strategy that will help limit global population increase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Why are sex ratios usually below 100?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many societies abort male fetuses. 
B)  More females than males are born. 
C)  Women typically outlive men. 
D)  Men typically outlive women. 
A)  Many societies abort male fetuses. 
B)  More females than males are born. 
C)  Women typically outlive men. 
D)  Men typically outlive women.

Question 17

In what year was half the Canadian population living in urban places for the first time?

Accepted Answer

A)  1880 
B)  1920 
C)  1931 
D)  1985 
A)  1880 
B)  1920 
C)  1931 
D)  1985

Question 18

The high level of consumption in rich countries is not an issue in terms of the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Why is the gradual loss of the world's rainforests an important environmental concern?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rainforests are vital to maintaining the planet's biodiversity and climate. 
B)  Rainforests are necessary grazing lands. 
C)  Rainforests are a vital source of hardwoods and other raw materials. 
D)  Rainforests are a source of carbon monoxide. 
A)  Rainforests are vital to maintaining the planet's biodiversity and climate. 
B)  Rainforests are necessary grazing lands. 
C)  Rainforests are a vital source of hardwoods and other raw materials. 
D)  Rainforests are a source of carbon monoxide.

Question 20

When in history did global population begin to spike upward?

Accepted Answer

A)  1500 
B)  1750 
C)  1900 
D)  1975 
A)  1500 
B)  1750 
C)  1900 
D)  1975

Exam 22: Population, Urbanization, and Environment

Demographic transition theory states that humanity must act now to reduce fertility if we are to save the planet.

In general, low-income countries grow as much from immigration as from natural increase.

In the pre-industrial stage of economic development, population

Thomas Robert Malthus expected population to increase according to an arithmetic progression.

Which of the following concepts refers to the maximum possible child-bearing for women?

In general, people living in low-income nations cause much more harm to the environment than people living in high-income nations do.

Which of the following is evidence of the shortage of fresh water now found around the world?

What is a net migration rate? How is it calculated?

Why are environmentalists concerned about the loss of the planet's rainforests?

Why is the crude birth rate "crude?"

What is "environmental racism"?

Which of the following statements expresses the "limits to growth" thesis?

Which of the following regions of Canada has the highest birth rate?

Canada is a high-income country; therefore, its population growth is likely to result from which of the following?

Expanding opportunities for women around the world is one important strategy that will help limit global population increase.

Why are sex ratios usually below 100?

In what year was half the Canadian population living in urban places for the first time?

The high level of consumption in rich countries is not an issue in terms of the environment.

Why is the gradual loss of the world's rainforests an important environmental concern?

When in history did global population begin to spike upward?

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