Question 1

One of the benefits of suburbanization is more privacy and space.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

_____ is the scientific study of human populations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Epidemiology 
B)  Physiology 
C)  Geology 
D)  Demography 
E)  Biometrics 
A)  Epidemiology 
B)  Physiology 
C)  Geology 
D)  Demography 
E)  Biometrics

Question 3

Which of the following is true of migration?

Accepted Answer

A)  One-quarter of the migrants in the United States are unauthorized. 
B)  By 2050, the total number of international migrants is expected to come down by half. 
C)  People who move into a country are called emigrants. 
D)  Mexico has the highest percentage of the world's migrants. 
E)  The United States has less than 5 percent of the world's migrants. 
A)  One-quarter of the migrants in the United States are unauthorized. 
B)  By 2050, the total number of international migrants is expected to come down by half. 
C)  People who move into a country are called emigrants. 
D)  Mexico has the highest percentage of the world's migrants. 
E)  The United States has less than 5 percent of the world's migrants.

Question 4

Identify the perspective of conflict theorists on urbanization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Urbanites are more tolerant than residents of small towns or rural areas of a variety of lifestyles, religious practices, and attitudes. 
B)  Cities serve many important social and economic functions, but urbanization can also be dysfunctional. 
C)  Driven by greed and profit, large corporations, banks, developers, and other capitalist groups shape cities' growth or decline. 
D)  Urbanism has negative consequences, including alienation, friction because of physical congestion, impersonal relationships, and a disintegration of kinship and friendship ties. 
E)  In the suburbs, both women's and men's physical mobility is limited because of the scarcity of public transportation systems. 
A)  Urbanites are more tolerant than residents of small towns or rural areas of a variety of lifestyles, religious practices, and attitudes. 
B)  Cities serve many important social and economic functions, but urbanization can also be dysfunctional. 
C)  Driven by greed and profit, large corporations, banks, developers, and other capitalist groups shape cities' growth or decline. 
D)  Urbanism has negative consequences, including alienation, friction because of physical congestion, impersonal relationships, and a disintegration of kinship and friendship ties. 
E)  In the suburbs, both women's and men's physical mobility is limited because of the scarcity of public transportation systems.

Question 5

_____ and farm fertilizers are two of the major water pollution sources.

Accepted Answer

A)  Solar panels 
B)  Industrial sites 
C)  Vehicle emissions 
D)  Large livestock farms 
E)  Incinerators 
A)  Solar panels 
B)  Industrial sites 
C)  Vehicle emissions 
D)  Large livestock farms 
E)  Incinerators

Question 6

The growth or decline of population involves three key factors: fertility, mortality, and migration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In the context of the Malthusian theory, what are positive checks and preventive checks?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Malthus posited that

Question 8

Most of the pipes in the United States, especially in cities along the eastern seaboard, are nearly 200 years old.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

_____ is people's movement from rural areas to cities, which results in the increased size of cities.

Accepted Answer

A)  Modernization 
B)  Localization 
C)  Urbanization 
D)  Globalization 
E)  Colonization 
A)  Modernization 
B)  Localization 
C)  Urbanization 
D)  Globalization 
E)  Colonization

Question 10

Which of the following is a primary reason or factor that causes the greenhouse effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbon dioxide emissions 
B)  Hurricanes 
C)  Clean energy sources 
D)  Green marketing 
E)  Afforestation 
A)  Carbon dioxide emissions 
B)  Hurricanes 
C)  Clean energy sources 
D)  Green marketing 
E)  Afforestation

Question 11

Most violence against women occurs at home instead of public places.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is true of world urbanization trends?

Accepted Answer

A)  In 1950, the world had only two megacities. 
B)  By 2030, there will be 200 megacities. 
C)  By 2030, there will be 41 megacities in the United States. 
D)  Australia is home to nearly 90 percent of the world's rural population. 
E)  The number of megacities is growing, but they are much smaller than in the past. 
A)  In 1950, the world had only two megacities. 
B)  By 2030, there will be 200 megacities. 
C)  By 2030, there will be 41 megacities in the United States. 
D)  Australia is home to nearly 90 percent of the world's rural population. 
E)  The number of megacities is growing, but they are much smaller than in the past.

Question 13

Which of the following theories maintains that population growth changes as societies undergo industrialization, modernization, technological progress, and urbanization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neo-Malthusian theory 
B)  Sector theory 
C)  Malthusian theory 
D)  Demographic transition theory 
E)  Multiple-nuclei theory 
A)  Neo-Malthusian theory 
B)  Sector theory 
C)  Malthusian theory 
D)  Demographic transition theory 
E)  Multiple-nuclei theory

Question 14

Of all available water worldwide, 70 percent is consumed:

Accepted Answer

A)  by industries. 
B)  by residential sectors. 
C)  by agriculture. 
D)  by water parks. 
E)  for landscaping. 
A)  by industries. 
B)  by residential sectors. 
C)  by agriculture. 
D)  by water parks. 
E)  for landscaping.

Question 15

The average person in the United States uses about _____ of water per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  413 gallons 
B)  347 gallons 
C)  200 gallons 
D)  163 gallons 
E)  50 gallons 
A)  413 gallons 
B)  347 gallons 
C)  200 gallons 
D)  163 gallons 
E)  50 gallons

Question 16

Identify the perspective of symbolic interactionist theorists on urbanization.

Accepted Answer

A)  In the suburbs, both women's and men's physical mobility is limited because of the scarcity of public transportation systems. 
B)  Cities serve many important social and economic functions, but urbanization can also be dysfunctional. 
C)  Many women fear the city, especially urban public spaces like streets, parks, and public transportation. 
D)  City residents differ in their types of interaction, lifestyles, and perceptions of urban life. 
E)  Urban changes are largely the result of decisions made by powerful capitalists and high-income groups. 
A)  In the suburbs, both women's and men's physical mobility is limited because of the scarcity of public transportation systems. 
B)  Cities serve many important social and economic functions, but urbanization can also be dysfunctional. 
C)  Many women fear the city, especially urban public spaces like streets, parks, and public transportation. 
D)  City residents differ in their types of interaction, lifestyles, and perceptions of urban life. 
E)  Urban changes are largely the result of decisions made by powerful capitalists and high-income groups.

Question 17

Identify a true statement about Africa and Asia.

Accepted Answer

A)  They have the most stable economies in the world. 
B)  They have the lowest total fertility rates. 
C)  They are urbanizing at a slower rate when compared to other regions. 
D)  They are the world's least populated continents. 
E)  They are home to nearly 90 percent of the world's rural population. 
A)  They have the most stable economies in the world. 
B)  They have the lowest total fertility rates. 
C)  They are urbanizing at a slower rate when compared to other regions. 
D)  They are the world's least populated continents. 
E)  They are home to nearly 90 percent of the world's rural population.

Question 18

Identify a true statement about developing countries.

Accepted Answer

A)  Most developing countries, compared with developed countries, have large proportions of people age 65 and older who are no longer employed but require costly medical services. 
B)  Most developing countries, compared with developed countries, have lower death rates. 
C)  The United States secured the fifth rank in environmental performance, above all developing countries. 
D)  The largest flow of migrants have moved from one developing country to another. 
E)  Most least developed countries, compared with developed countries, have lower death rates. 
A)  Most developing countries, compared with developed countries, have large proportions of people age 65 and older who are no longer employed but require costly medical services. 
B)  Most developing countries, compared with developed countries, have lower death rates. 
C)  The United States secured the fifth rank in environmental performance, above all developing countries. 
D)  The largest flow of migrants have moved from one developing country to another. 
E)  Most least developed countries, compared with developed countries, have lower death rates.

Question 19

In the context of Malthusian theory, identify a preventive check that affects population size.

Accepted Answer

A)  Famine 
B)  Plague 
C)  Drought 
D)  Postponing marriage 
E)  Child marriage 
A)  Famine 
B)  Plague 
C)  Drought 
D)  Postponing marriage 
E)  Child marriage

Question 20

Before the Industrial Revolution, urban settlements developed because people figured out how to use natural resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

One of the benefits of suburbanization is more privacy and space.

_____ is the scientific study of human populations.

Which of the following is true of migration?

Identify the perspective of conflict theorists on urbanization.

_____ and farm fertilizers are two of the major water pollution sources.

The growth or decline of population involves three key factors: fertility, mortality, and migration.

In the context of the Malthusian theory, what are positive checks and preventive checks?

Most of the pipes in the United States, especially in cities along the eastern seaboard, are nearly 200 years old.

_____ is people's movement from rural areas to cities, which results in the increased size of cities.

Which of the following is a primary reason or factor that causes the greenhouse effect?

Most violence against women occurs at home instead of public places.

Which of the following is true of world urbanization trends?

Which of the following theories maintains that population growth changes as societies undergo industrialization, modernization, technological progress, and urbanization?

Of all available water worldwide, 70 percent is consumed:

The average person in the United States uses about _____ of water per day.

Identify the perspective of symbolic interactionist theorists on urbanization.

Identify a true statement about Africa and Asia.

Identify a true statement about developing countries.

In the context of Malthusian theory, identify a preventive check that affects population size.

Before the Industrial Revolution, urban settlements developed because people figured out how to use natural resources.

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Exam 15: Population, Urbanization, and the Environment

One of the benefits of suburbanization is more privacy and space.

_____ is the scientific study of human populations.

Which of the following is true of migration?

Identify the perspective of conflict theorists on urbanization.

_____ and farm fertilizers are two of the major water pollution sources.

The growth or decline of population involves three key factors: fertility, mortality, and migration.

In the context of the Malthusian theory, what are positive checks and preventive checks?

Most of the pipes in the United States, especially in cities along the eastern seaboard, are nearly 200 years old.

_____ is people's movement from rural areas to cities, which results in the increased size of cities.

Which of the following is a primary reason or factor that causes the greenhouse effect?

Most violence against women occurs at home instead of public places.

Which of the following is true of world urbanization trends?

Which of the following theories maintains that population growth changes as societies undergo industrialization, modernization, technological progress, and urbanization?

Of all available water worldwide, 70 percent is consumed:

The average person in the United States uses about _____ of water per day.

Identify the perspective of symbolic interactionist theorists on urbanization.

Identify a true statement about Africa and Asia.

Identify a true statement about developing countries.

In the context of Malthusian theory, identify a preventive check that affects population size.

Before the Industrial Revolution, urban settlements developed because people figured out how to use natural resources.

Thinking Like a Sociologist

Examining Our Social World

Culture

Socialization

Social Interaction and Social Structure

Social Groups, Organizations, and Social Institutions

Deviance, Crime, and the Criminal Justice System

Social Stratification: United States and Global

Gender and Sexuality

Race and Ethnicity

The Economy and Politics

Families and Aging

Education and Religion

Health and Medicine

Social Change: Collective Behavior, Social Movements, and Technology

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