Question 1

A future with more parents and grandparents than children and an excess of young single males are long-term consequences of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  China's one-child policy 
B)  India's mandatory reproduction effort 
C)  Canada's Child Tax Benefit system 
D)  Japan's family-centred policies and high abortion rate 
A)  China's one-child policy 
B)  India's mandatory reproduction effort 
C)  Canada's Child Tax Benefit system 
D)  Japan's family-centred policies and high abortion rate

Question 2

According to Malthus,the population,if left unchecked,would exceed the available food supply.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

For conflict theorists,gentrification cuts down on the hardships faced by poor people by improving the economic conditions in depressed areas of our cities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Countries with high birth rates also have low infant mortality rates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which term refers to the movement of people from one geographic area to another for the purpose of changing residency?

Accepted Answer

A)  relocation 
B)  migration 
C)  gentrification 
D)  emigration 
A)  relocation 
B)  migration 
C)  gentrification 
D)  emigration

Question 6

In Windsor,Ontario,near the University of Windsor,many students take up residence with three to five roommates in what used to be single-family dwellings.This exemplifies which of the following zones,according to Burgess's concentric zone model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Zone 1 
B)  Zone 2 
C)  Zone 3 
D)  Zone 4 
A)  Zone 1 
B)  Zone 2 
C)  Zone 3 
D)  Zone 4

Question 7

According to the theory of demographic transition,much population growth occurs in societies in the advanced stages of industrialization and urbanization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Jason is writing an essay about fantasy cities such as Las Vegas.Which theoretical perspective is he most likely to use?

Accepted Answer

A)  postmodern 
B)  symbolic interactionist 
C)  conflict 
D)  functionalist 
A)  postmodern 
B)  symbolic interactionist 
C)  conflict 
D)  functionalist

Question 9

In 2011,what was the crude death rate in Canada per 1,000?

Accepted Answer

A)  8 
B)  11 
C)  17 
D)  21 
A)  8 
B)  11 
C)  17 
D)  21

Question 10

Discuss how the highly stimulating experience of city life shapes people's thoughts and actions.

Accepted Answer

According to Georg Simmel (1950/1902-191

Question 11

Based on the Malthusian perspective,which of the following would be a preventive check on population?

Accepted Answer

A)  famine 
B)  use of birth control devices 
C)  war 
D)  disease 
A)  famine 
B)  use of birth control devices 
C)  war 
D)  disease

Question 12

Based on the Malthusian perspective,what is a likely outcome of overpopulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  The population experiences more wealth. 
B)  Fewer inequalities exist. 
C)  More countries go to war. 
D)  More people live in poverty. 
A)  The population experiences more wealth. 
B)  Fewer inequalities exist. 
C)  More countries go to war. 
D)  More people live in poverty.

Question 13

Compare and contrast the differential exclusion,assimilationist,and pluralist immigration policies.

Accepted Answer

Receiving countries deal with immigratio

Question 14

A major trend in the postmodern city is the re-appearance of public space.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to Thomas Malthus,what would happen if the population was left unchecked?

Accepted Answer

A)  We would exceed the available land supply. 
B)  We would exceed the available food supply. 
C)  We would exceed the ecological balance. 
D)  We would exceed Earth's water supply. 
A)  We would exceed the available land supply. 
B)  We would exceed the available food supply. 
C)  We would exceed the ecological balance. 
D)  We would exceed Earth's water supply.

Question 16

Lisa bought a house in serious need of repair in an area that people say is "up and coming." After fixing the house by replacing windows and doors,putting in new floors,and redecorating with paint and wallpaper,Lisa decided to live in it.According to Burgess's concentric zone model,what is this called?

Accepted Answer

A)  zoning 
B)  invasion 
C)  succession 
D)  gentrification 
A)  zoning 
B)  invasion 
C)  succession 
D)  gentrification

Question 17

Karla is examining social relationships and political and economic structures in the city.What subfield is Karla studying?

Accepted Answer

A)  post-industrial sociology 
B)  demographic transition 
C)  urban sociology 
D)  demography 
A)  post-industrial sociology 
B)  demographic transition 
C)  urban sociology 
D)  demography

Question 18

Conflict theorists argue that cities do not grow or decline by chance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Ontario's 400 highway system and the Queen Elizabeth Expressway (QEW)are characteristic of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  preindustrial cities 
B)  industrial cities 
C)  post-industrial cities 
D)  rural cities 
A)  preindustrial cities 
B)  industrial cities 
C)  post-industrial cities 
D)  rural cities

Question 20

Why has there been relatively little migration from Western European countries to Canada over the past 30 years?

Accepted Answer

A)  Laws favour immigrants from certain countries. 
B)  People in those countries have had very few "push" factors to motivate them to immigrate to Canada. 
C)  Restrictive laws in Western European countries severely restrict emigration. 
D)  Most immigrants from Western European countries prefer to go to the United States. 
A)  Laws favour immigrants from certain countries. 
B)  People in those countries have had very few "push" factors to motivate them to immigrate to Canada. 
C)  Restrictive laws in Western European countries severely restrict emigration. 
D)  Most immigrants from Western European countries prefer to go to the United States.

Exam 23: Demographic and Urbanization Issues

A future with more parents and grandparents than children and an excess of young single males are long-term consequences of which of the following?

According to Malthus,the population,if left unchecked,would exceed the available food supply.

For conflict theorists,gentrification cuts down on the hardships faced by poor people by improving the economic conditions in depressed areas of our cities.

Countries with high birth rates also have low infant mortality rates.

Which term refers to the movement of people from one geographic area to another for the purpose of changing residency?

In Windsor,Ontario,near the University of Windsor,many students take up residence with three to five roommates in what used to be single-family dwellings.This exemplifies which of the following zones,according to Burgess's concentric zone model?

According to the theory of demographic transition,much population growth occurs in societies in the advanced stages of industrialization and urbanization.

Jason is writing an essay about fantasy cities such as Las Vegas.Which theoretical perspective is he most likely to use?

In 2011,what was the crude death rate in Canada per 1,000?

Discuss how the highly stimulating experience of city life shapes people's thoughts and actions.

Based on the Malthusian perspective,which of the following would be a preventive check on population?

Based on the Malthusian perspective,what is a likely outcome of overpopulation?

Compare and contrast the differential exclusion,assimilationist,and pluralist immigration policies.

A major trend in the postmodern city is the re-appearance of public space.

According to Thomas Malthus,what would happen if the population was left unchecked?

Karla is examining social relationships and political and economic structures in the city.What subfield is Karla studying?

Conflict theorists argue that cities do not grow or decline by chance.

Ontario's 400 highway system and the Queen Elizabeth Expressway (QEW)are characteristic of which of the following?

Why has there been relatively little migration from Western European countries to Canada over the past 30 years?

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