Question 1

In the demographic transition model, the highest population growth rate in a country is likely to occur during ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  stage 1, the preindustrial stage 
B)  stage 2, the transitional stage 
C)  stage 3, the industrial stage 
D)  stage 4, the postindustrial stage 
E)  stage 5, the stability transition stage 
A)  stage 1, the preindustrial stage 
B)  stage 2, the transitional stage 
C)  stage 3, the industrial stage 
D)  stage 4, the postindustrial stage 
E)  stage 5, the stability transition stage

Question 2

According to the IPAT model, technology that enhances our acquisition of minerals, fossil fuels, timber, and ocean fish ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  increases population 
B)  increases sensitivity 
C)  increases environmental impact 
D)  decreases environmental impact 
E)  decreases sensitivity 
A)  increases population 
B)  increases sensitivity 
C)  increases environmental impact 
D)  decreases environmental impact 
E)  decreases sensitivity

Question 3

Use the figure above to answer the following question
-The population in part (a) suggests that its Total Fertility Rate (TFR) is ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  less than replacement rate 
B)  now rising but had been recently declining 
C)  zero 
D)  over 5.0 
E)  steadily rising 
A)  less than replacement rate 
B)  now rising but had been recently declining 
C)  zero 
D)  over 5.0 
E)  steadily rising

Question 4

Of the following factors, ________________ drives TFR down.

Accepted Answer

A)  rural lifestyle 
B)  high infant mortality 
C)  poverty 
D)  history and tradition 
E)  social and economic security 
A)  rural lifestyle 
B)  high infant mortality 
C)  poverty 
D)  history and tradition 
E)  social and economic security

Question 5

Which of the following countries has the highest population growth rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pakistan 
B)  Italy 
C)  Canada 
D)  United States 
E)  Spain 
A)  Pakistan 
B)  Italy 
C)  Canada 
D)  United States 
E)  Spain

Question 6

Briefly explain how the status of women affects population growth.

Accepted Answer

Higher status of women in a society usua

Question 7

Read the following scenario and answer the question below.
Population growth is at the root of many serious environmental problems. From the ancient Babylonians thousands of years ago, to Thomas Malthus two centuries ago, to present day neo-Malthusians, humans seem to possess an awareness of Earthʹs limitations in the face of growing populations. Today, our ability to accurately quantify, monitor, and control population growth is very sophisticated. We can measure growth and make predictions about world growth with mathematical and computer models. Can we prevent disaster?
-Despite dire predictions in the past, humans still inhabit Earth. A few economists would argue that this is because ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  technological developments have alleviated some of the strain on Earthʹs resources 
B)  Malthusʹs measurements were inaccurate 
C)  world population growth has been slower than expected 
D)  space exploration has revealed new frontiers 
E)  Malthus overestimated Earthʹs environmental sensitivity 
A)  technological developments have alleviated some of the strain on Earthʹs resources 
B)  Malthusʹs measurements were inaccurate 
C)  world population growth has been slower than expected 
D)  space exploration has revealed new frontiers 
E)  Malthus overestimated Earthʹs environmental sensitivity

Question 8

How does poverty and affluence affect the environment?

Accepted Answer

Poverty sometimes results in environment

Question 9

Why do environmentalists such as Paul Ehrlich view unchecked population growth as a problem?

Accepted Answer

Environmentalists recognize that much of

Question 10

During the period ________________ the worldʹs population more than doubled.

Accepted Answer

A)  1800-1850 
B)  1750-1800 
C)  1950-2000 
D)  1850-1900 
E)  1900-1950 
A)  1800-1850 
B)  1750-1800 
C)  1950-2000 
D)  1850-1900 
E)  1900-1950

Question 11

The transitional stage in Frank Notesteinʹs demographic model is initiated by ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the increased use of contraceptives 
B)  resource depletion 
C)  industrialization 
D)  government intervention 
E)  epidemics 
A)  the increased use of contraceptives 
B)  resource depletion 
C)  industrialization 
D)  government intervention 
E)  epidemics

Question 12

Use the figure above to answer the following question
-The population in part (b) is likely to experience ___________ soon.

Accepted Answer

A)  resource depletion and decreased quality of life 
B)  more senior citizens 
C)  more single males 
D)  lack of economic growth 
E)  more households 
A)  resource depletion and decreased quality of life 
B)  more senior citizens 
C)  more single males 
D)  lack of economic growth 
E)  more households

Question 13

Choose the item that best matches each item in the following:
-TFR is 2.5 in this region

Accepted Answer

A) Latin America and the Caribbean 
B) Canada 
C) 2050 
D) United States 
E) North America
F)Africa
G)2011
H)European nations
I)India
J)Great Britain 
A) Latin America and the Caribbean 
B) Canada 
C) 2050 
D) United States 
E) North America
F)Africa
G)2011
H)European nations
I)India
J)Great Britain

Question 14

Why did China institute a population control policy? How is it enforced? Why is it controversial?

Accepted Answer

In the 1970s, Chinaʹs population swelled

Question 15

Use the figure above to answer the following question
-Looking at the figure, you are able to determine ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  that the population in the part (b) has many more males than females 
B)  that the population in the part (b) is aging rapidly 
C)  that the population in part (a) is growing rapidly 
D)  that there was a ʺbaby boomʺ in the population on the right 30 years ago 
E)  that the population in the part (b) is growing rapidly 
A)  that the population in the part (b) has many more males than females 
B)  that the population in the part (b) is aging rapidly 
C)  that the population in part (a) is growing rapidly 
D)  that there was a ʺbaby boomʺ in the population on the right 30 years ago 
E)  that the population in the part (b) is growing rapidly

Question 16

Not surprisingly, the nation with the highest rate of contraceptive use (85%) is ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  China 
B)  Australia 
C)  United States 
D)  New Zealand 
E)  South Africa 
A)  China 
B)  Australia 
C)  United States 
D)  New Zealand 
E)  South Africa

Question 17

Choose the item that best matches each item in the following:
-This region has the greatest TFR rate and the greatest poverty

Accepted Answer

A) Latin America and the Caribbean 
B) Canada 
C) 2050 
D) United States 
E) North America
F)Africa
G)2011
H)European nations
I)India
J)Great Britain 
A) Latin America and the Caribbean 
B) Canada 
C) 2050 
D) United States 
E) North America
F)Africa
G)2011
H)European nations
I)India
J)Great Britain

Question 18

Read the following scenario and answer the question below.
Population growth is at the root of many serious environmental problems. From the ancient Babylonians thousands of years ago, to Thomas Malthus two centuries ago, to present day neo-Malthusians, humans seem to possess an awareness of Earthʹs limitations in the face of growing populations. Today, our ability to accurately quantify, monitor, and control population growth is very sophisticated. We can measure growth and make predictions about world growth with mathematical and computer models. Can we prevent disaster?
-If there is ________________ , population growth rates will increase.

Accepted Answer

A)  increased urbanization 
B)  increased immigration 
C)  increased emigration 
D)  decreased immigration 
E)  increased industrialization 
A)  increased urbanization 
B)  increased immigration 
C)  increased emigration 
D)  decreased immigration 
E)  increased industrialization

Question 19

The human population is approximately ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  1.5 million 
B)  7 billion 
C)  6.9 million 
D)  10 billion 
E)  1.5 billion 
A)  1.5 million 
B)  7 billion 
C)  6.9 million 
D)  10 billion 
E)  1.5 billion

Question 20

Choose the item that best matches each item in the following:
-Second most populous region on Earth

Accepted Answer

A) Latin America and the Caribbean 
B) Canada 
C) 2050 
D) United States 
E) North America
F)Africa
G)2011
H)European nations
I)India
J)Great Britain 
A) Latin America and the Caribbean 
B) Canada 
C) 2050 
D) United States 
E) North America
F)Africa
G)2011
H)European nations
I)India
J)Great Britain

In the demographic transition model, the highest population growth rate in a country is likely to occur during ________________.

According to the IPAT model, technology that enhances our acquisition of minerals, fossil fuels, timber, and ocean fish ________________.

Use the figure above to answer the following question -The population in part (a) suggests that its Total Fertility Rate (TFR) is ____________.

Of the following factors, ________________ drives TFR down.

Which of the following countries has the highest population growth rate?

Briefly explain how the status of women affects population growth.

How does poverty and affluence affect the environment?

Why do environmentalists such as Paul Ehrlich view unchecked population growth as a problem?

During the period ________________ the worldʹs population more than doubled.

The transitional stage in Frank Notesteinʹs demographic model is initiated by ________________.

Use the figure above to answer the following question -The population in part (b) is likely to experience ___________ soon.

Choose the item that best matches each item in the following: -TFR is 2.5 in this region

Why did China institute a population control policy? How is it enforced? Why is it controversial?

Use the figure above to answer the following question -Looking at the figure, you are able to determine ______________.

Not surprisingly, the nation with the highest rate of contraceptive use (85%) is ________________.

Choose the item that best matches each item in the following: -This region has the greatest TFR rate and the greatest poverty

The human population is approximately ________________.

Choose the item that best matches each item in the following: -Second most populous region on Earth

Science and Sustainability: an Introduction to Environmental Science

Environmental Systems: Matter, Energy, and Ecosystems

Evolution, Biodiversity, and Population Ecology

Species Interactions and Community Ecology

Economics, Policy, and Sustainable Development

Soil, Agriculture, and the Future of Food

Biodiversity and Conservation Biology

Forests, Forest Management, and Protected Areas

Environmental Health and Toxicology

Geology, Minerals, and Mining

Fresh Water, Oceans, and Coasts

Atmospheric Science, Air Quality, and Pollution Control

Global Climate Change

Nonrenewable Energy Sources, Their Impacts, and Energy Conservation

Renewable Energy Alternatives

Managing Our Waste

The Urban Environment: Creating Sustainable Cities

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Exam 6: Human Population

In the demographic transition model, the highest population growth rate in a country is likely to occur during ________________.

According to the IPAT model, technology that enhances our acquisition of minerals, fossil fuels, timber, and ocean fish ________________.

Use the figure above to answer the following question -The population in part (a) suggests that its Total Fertility Rate (TFR) is ____________.

Of the following factors, ________________ drives TFR down.

Which of the following countries has the highest population growth rate?

Briefly explain how the status of women affects population growth.

How does poverty and affluence affect the environment?

Why do environmentalists such as Paul Ehrlich view unchecked population growth as a problem?

During the period ________________ the worldʹs population more than doubled.

The transitional stage in Frank Notesteinʹs demographic model is initiated by ________________.

Use the figure above to answer the following question -The population in part (b) is likely to experience ___________ soon.

Choose the item that best matches each item in the following: -TFR is 2.5 in this region

Why did China institute a population control policy? How is it enforced? Why is it controversial?

Use the figure above to answer the following question -Looking at the figure, you are able to determine ______________.

Not surprisingly, the nation with the highest rate of contraceptive use (85%) is ________________.

Choose the item that best matches each item in the following: -This region has the greatest TFR rate and the greatest poverty

The human population is approximately ________________.

Choose the item that best matches each item in the following: -Second most populous region on Earth

Science and Sustainability: an Introduction to Environmental Science

Environmental Systems: Matter, Energy, and Ecosystems

Evolution, Biodiversity, and Population Ecology

Species Interactions and Community Ecology

Economics, Policy, and Sustainable Development

Soil, Agriculture, and the Future of Food

Biodiversity and Conservation Biology

Forests, Forest Management, and Protected Areas

Environmental Health and Toxicology

Geology, Minerals, and Mining

Fresh Water, Oceans, and Coasts

Atmospheric Science, Air Quality, and Pollution Control

Global Climate Change

Nonrenewable Energy Sources, Their Impacts, and Energy Conservation

Renewable Energy Alternatives

Managing Our Waste

The Urban Environment: Creating Sustainable Cities

Epilogue

Filters