Ap Human Geography - Unit 2 Test Questions

Societies in stage 2 of the demographic transition model are often

agricultural societies with decreasing death rates

During which stage of the demographic transition model does the diffusion of fertility control begin to play a significant role?

3

If the crude birth rate for Niger is 45.5/1000 and the crude death rate is 12.4/1000, what is the rate of natural increase (RNI)?

3.31%

Which of the following types of population information is showing on the map

Arithmetic density

India and China are the world's two most populous countries. While China has instituted a strict population policy, India

encourages lower fertility through education and access to family planning

The United States is considered to be Stage ____ in the demographic transition model

4

Which of the following scenarios explains a demographic push factor for less developed countries?

A large youth population, lacking educational opportunities seek schooling in more developed countries.

A population pyramid that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom most likely represents which of the following populations?

A population of retirees

Over the past two centuries, birthrates have fallen everywhere. _____ is the only higher fertility region remaining

Africa

Japan has a low birth rate and a high life expectancy. Which of the following explains why Japan will struggle with demographic challenges in 30 years?

An aging population needing health care will require more public funding.

All of the following are signs of a negative RNI (rate of natural increase) EXPECT

An increased rate of immigration

Based on the demographic transition model, which region is best described as exhibiting overall negative rates of growth in stage 4?

Eastern Europe

Based on the diagram of the demographic transition model, which of the following correctly describes the expected population change over time?

As birth rates are higher than death rates, population growth remains high

From 2010 through 2017 there was a large increase in the number of migrants from Africa to Europe. Which of the following explains a possible impact on the emigrant countries of origin during and after that time period?

As more emigrants sent money home, the influx of money created an economic boom in the countries of origin.

Which of the following identifies how population density is shown in the maps?

At different scales, showing administrative units.

Millions of ____ came to the United States during the early years of the 20th century

Immigrants

Bangladesh has seen its total fertility rate drop to 2.1, but its population is projected to be higher in 2050 than it is today. Which of the following explains why Bangladesh will continue to experience positive rate of natural increase?

Bangladesh's population will continue to grow as a result of a large youthful population

Which of the following countries would you expect to have the densest population growth

Belgium

Many European countries provide families one or more of the following: tax credits, flexible parental leave, monthly payments, public-transportation fare reduction, free vaccines, and subsidized childcare. Which of the following would explain why a country such as Belgium would implement the described policies?

Belgium has concerns about an aging population and wants to encourage higher birth rates

Which of the following processes best explains a decrease in mortality rates worldwide?

Better hygiene and sanitation practices

Which of the following describes forced migration?

British convicts shipped to Australia in the mid-eighteenth to mid-nineteenth centuries

Deaths in Country A often occur due to outbreaks of epidemic disease, while in Country B most people are dying from chronic disorders such as heart disease. Which of the following best describes where these countries fall in the demographic transition model and in which region they are likely located?

Country A: Stage 2, West Africa. Country B: Stage 4, Western Europe

Which of the following explains how data from the population pyramid for Spain would be useful for government policy makers?

Data on the size of the middle-aged population would be used to plan from retirement and social security benefits.

Which of the following population patterns is common in more developed countries?

Declining levels of fertility and mortality, leading to older age structures

South Korea, as of 2018, has the lowest total fertility rate in the world at 1.1. Which of the following best explains a population policy South Korea could enact to promote higher birth rates.

Decreasing the cost of childcare so that families can afford to have more children

Malthusian theory would explain which of the following possible consequences of high birth rates in a less developed country

Famine and starvation will occur as demand outpaces agricultural production.

Which of the following statements accurately explains the population dynamics of a country on the table shown?

Germany has a negative rate of natural increase.

Which of the following explains an impact of open-border policies regarding migration within the European Union?

Growing political tensions as immigration increases, due to competition between immigrants and local people for available jobs

A rectangle-shaped population pyramid indicates a country that is

Growly slowly or not at all

Many countries in sub-Saharan Africa have total fertility rates that exceed 5.0. Which of the following population characteristics is associated with this phenomenon?

High youth dependency ratio

If rural-to-urban migration continues in China, which of the following outcomes is most likely?

Housing shortages in urban areas will be common

An optimal TFR for a society is 2.1. The TFR of many Western European countries ranges from 1.4 to 1.8. In those countries, this sub replacement fertility rate has been largely offset by

Increased immigration

The total fertility rate is NOT closely correlated with which of the following

Industrial output

Which of the following is a correct statement about the demographic transition model?

It is characterized by relatively low growth rates at stage 1 and stage 4.

Which of the following best identifies the data for western China, shown on the map?

Low arithmetic density

Based on the data shown in the table, which of the following accurately describes changes in the roles of women as countries develop economically?

More women work in professional jobs

Which of the following countries is at stage 2 of the demographic transition model

Nigeria

Immigration of asylum applicants from Africa to the European Union, Norway, and Switzerland increased from approximately 50,000 in 2010 to approximately 200,000 in 2016. In 2017, there were approximately 175,000 asylum applicants. WHich of the following best explains the trend in asylum seekers from African countries to Europe since 2010?

Political instability and conflict along with high fertility levels over the long term has led to an increase in asylum seekers.

Which change most reduced fertility rates in less-developed countries

Providing more education for girls

Which of the following is the best describes an example of transhumance?

Shepherds in France who move their sheep to mountain pastures each summer.

Neo-Malthusian theory can be used to explain which of the following situations?

South Sudan experienced famine during the twenty-first century as a result of war and drought.

Zero population growth occurs when

The birth rate is equal to the death rate

Which of the following describes the relationship between fertility and education in the United States and Canada in recent decades?

The increase in the percent of women who are more highly educated correlates with the decline in fertility.

The main reason that the catastrophe predicted by Malthus hasn't occurred yet is

The invention of agricultural technology boosted the value of food production.

Which of the following best explains an effect of migration within the United States between 1950 and 2010?

The mean center of the population of the United States shifted to the South and West as workers migrated to areas with more jobs and a warmer climate.

A country develops new technologies for farming, which help stabilize and increase food supply. According to Malthusian theory, which of the following would best explain those results?

The new technologies would reduce preventive checks on population

The Dependency Ratio describes

The number of people too young or old or old to work compared to the number of people in the workforce

Which statement best explains an environmental impact of China's population?

The population distribution shown requires more intensive use of limited soil and water resources to increase the carrying capacity of agricultural land.

Which of the following patterns is indicated by the population pyramid shown?

The population has a high total fertility rate

Which of the following statements best explains the trend about infant mortality shown in the bar chart?

The trend can be explained by improved health care and nutrition in all regions

In 1980, China implemented an antinatalist one-child policy. Which of the following explains an unintended consequence of the policy?

There are more men than women because of a cultural preference for male children

Population patterns shown on the map indicate that areas around river deltas and upakdn lake and river valleys have higher densities. Which of the following best explains why these regions are more heavily populated

These regions have higher carrying capacities

A high level of mobility for international migration and employment is best explained by which of the following demographic groups?

Unmarried men in their late twenties with no children and a university education

A large number of Turkish people migrated to Germany in the 1960s when West Germany's manufacturing economy was booming and Turkey's economy was predominantly agricultural. Which of the following best describes Turkish migration to Germany?

Voluntary guest workers

Which of the following regions is currently experiencing the fastest population growth

West Africa

The number of live births per thousand people per year is called the

crude birth rate

The baby boom

was fostered by economic prosperity and relative peace