Geographical Analysis of Population
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The decade after the Baby Boom generation is sometimes referred to as the __________ because fertility and marriage rates dropped in the United States.
Baby Bust
Millennial
Aging Demographic
Baby Binge
Carrying Capacity
Explanation
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, marriage and fertility rates dropped as the Baby Boom generation came to an end. The primary reason why the birth rate declined in the United States in this time period was the relative liberation of women in American society. Women gained greater access to higher educational and were given more opportunities in the work place. Additionally, contraception became available and widely used for the first time. As a general rule, where education of women is high and contraception is easily available, fertility rates will be low.
The decade after the Baby Boom generation is sometimes referred to as the __________ because fertility and marriage rates dropped in the United States.
Baby Bust
Millennial
Aging Demographic
Baby Binge
Carrying Capacity
Explanation
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, marriage and fertility rates dropped as the Baby Boom generation came to an end. The primary reason why the birth rate declined in the United States in this time period was the relative liberation of women in American society. Women gained greater access to higher educational and were given more opportunities in the work place. Additionally, contraception became available and widely used for the first time. As a general rule, where education of women is high and contraception is easily available, fertility rates will be low.
How often does the U.S. government conduct a national census?
Every 5 years
Every 25 years
Annually
Biannually
Every 100 years
Explanation
The U.S. Census Bureau conducts a census every 5 years, in years ending in "2" and "7." This census, authorized by Title 13 in the U.S. Code, requires participation of all state and local governments in the United States. The first national census occurred in 1957.
How often does the U.S. government conduct a national census?
Every 5 years
Every 25 years
Annually
Biannually
Every 100 years
Explanation
The U.S. Census Bureau conducts a census every 5 years, in years ending in "2" and "7." This census, authorized by Title 13 in the U.S. Code, requires participation of all state and local governments in the United States. The first national census occurred in 1957.
Which of these definitions best describes a “primate city”?
The biggest city in a region that is disproportionately larger than surrounding urban areas
A city that owes much of its existence and prosperity to the wealth of a nearby, much larger city
A city whose cultural significance greatly exceeds its economic output
An isolated city that developed independently of the rest of the region
None of the other answers are correct
Explanation
A “primate city” is the largest city in a region. In order to be a “primate city” it must be disproportionately bigger than other cities in the region, primarily because those people who live in the surrounding area migrate to the “primate city” in search of work, education, or entertainment.
Which of these definitions best describes a “primate city”?
The biggest city in a region that is disproportionately larger than surrounding urban areas
A city that owes much of its existence and prosperity to the wealth of a nearby, much larger city
A city whose cultural significance greatly exceeds its economic output
An isolated city that developed independently of the rest of the region
None of the other answers are correct
Explanation
A “primate city” is the largest city in a region. In order to be a “primate city” it must be disproportionately bigger than other cities in the region, primarily because those people who live in the surrounding area migrate to the “primate city” in search of work, education, or entertainment.
A triangle-shaped population pyramid tells you that the population of that country is __________.
increasing rapidly
remaining steady
increasing slowly
decreasing slowly
decreasing rapidly
Explanation
A population pyramid is used to show the percentage of the population who fit into various age groups. If a population pyramid is triangle-shaped that means the bottom section (where babies and children are represented) is bigger than the middle section (where working adults are represented), which is in turn bigger than the top section (where retired older people are represented). This means that much of the population is young and that the population is increasing rapidly. A country like Nigeria or Bangladesh would have a triangle-shaped population pyramid.
Which of these statements about the growth of world population throughout the history of civilization is most accurate?
For many thousands of years the population climbed consistently and slowly, until the Industrial Revolution, when the population skyrocketed
For many thousands of years the population remained static, until the Industrial Revolution, when the population skyrocketed
Disease and natural disasters caused the population to steadily decline, until the Scientific Revolution, when this trend was reversed
Population has always grown most dramatically in the wealthiest countries
Population has always grown most dramatically in the poorest countries
Explanation
Since roughly eight to ten thousand years ago, the population of humanity has climbed consistently, but gradually; however, beginning in the late eighteenth century in England, the Industrial Revolution changed everything. Technological, medical, and economic innovations have greatly increased the number of people that the planet can reasonably support. In the last two hundred years, the population has grown from one billion to over seven billion people.
Which of these statements about the growth of world population throughout the history of civilization is most accurate?
For many thousands of years the population climbed consistently and slowly, until the Industrial Revolution, when the population skyrocketed
For many thousands of years the population remained static, until the Industrial Revolution, when the population skyrocketed
Disease and natural disasters caused the population to steadily decline, until the Scientific Revolution, when this trend was reversed
Population has always grown most dramatically in the wealthiest countries
Population has always grown most dramatically in the poorest countries
Explanation
Since roughly eight to ten thousand years ago, the population of humanity has climbed consistently, but gradually; however, beginning in the late eighteenth century in England, the Industrial Revolution changed everything. Technological, medical, and economic innovations have greatly increased the number of people that the planet can reasonably support. In the last two hundred years, the population has grown from one billion to over seven billion people.
A triangle-shaped population pyramid tells you that the population of that country is __________.
increasing rapidly
remaining steady
increasing slowly
decreasing slowly
decreasing rapidly
Explanation
A population pyramid is used to show the percentage of the population who fit into various age groups. If a population pyramid is triangle-shaped that means the bottom section (where babies and children are represented) is bigger than the middle section (where working adults are represented), which is in turn bigger than the top section (where retired older people are represented). This means that much of the population is young and that the population is increasing rapidly. A country like Nigeria or Bangladesh would have a triangle-shaped population pyramid.