Question 1

The first World Population Conference concentrated on all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  The exchange of information regarding the determinants and consequences of population variables. 
B)  The establishment of regional training centers focusing on population issues. 
C)  The training of specialists in conducting studies on population issues. 
D)  The establishment of a link between population growth and development. 
A)  The exchange of information regarding the determinants and consequences of population variables. 
B)  The establishment of regional training centers focusing on population issues. 
C)  The training of specialists in conducting studies on population issues. 
D)  The establishment of a link between population growth and development.

Question 2

The fifth UN conference on population held in 1994 in Cairo, Egypt, initiated which new program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Program for Action 
B)  Program for Development 
C)  Program for Family Planning 
D)  Program for Abortion 
A)  Program for Action 
B)  Program for Development 
C)  Program for Family Planning 
D)  Program for Abortion

Question 3

When modern drugs are introduced into developing nations,

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A)  The death rate falls dramatically. 
B)  There is a population explosion. 
C)  Infant mortality rates fall. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  The death rate falls dramatically. 
B)  There is a population explosion. 
C)  Infant mortality rates fall. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 4

Which of the following best characterizes the response of individual governments toward AIDS?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has exacerbated international conflict. 
B)  Many nations have denied they even have a problem. 
C)  Many nations blame foreigners for the spread of AIDS. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  It has exacerbated international conflict. 
B)  Many nations have denied they even have a problem. 
C)  Many nations blame foreigners for the spread of AIDS. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 5

List the factors that contribute to fertility rates.

Accepted Answer

@#LAT-DLM&Contraceptive use
@#LAT-DLM&Ed

Question 6

What are megacities? What problems are associated with them?

Accepted Answer

@#LAT-DLM&More than 10 million people in

Question 7

Describe the successes and limitations of WHO immunization programs.

Accepted Answer

@#LAT-DLM&Successes: polio; developing vaccines fo

Question 8

Define refugees and IDPs.

Accepted Answer

@#LAT-DLM&Displaced individuals either i

Question 9

It is projected that future urbanization is most likely to occur in

Accepted Answer

A)  The current megacities. 
B)  Small cities. 
C)  Towns. 
D)  Both b and c 
A)  The current megacities. 
B)  Small cities. 
C)  Towns. 
D)  Both b and c

Question 10

Explain why the demographic trend in developed countries is generally older and stable and why in developing countries the trend is the opposite.

Accepted Answer

@#LAT-DLM&Developed countries have experienced the

Question 11

What are the consequences of a low fertility rate? Give an example.

Accepted Answer

@#LAT-DLM&Countries in the EU, particularly Spain

Question 12

In 2012, the top three states hosting refugees were

Accepted Answer

A)  Pakistan, Iran, and Germany. 
B)  Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Sudan. 
C)  Sudan, Pakistan, and Burundi. 
D)  Afghanistan, Burundi, and Pakistan. 
A)  Pakistan, Iran, and Germany. 
B)  Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Sudan. 
C)  Sudan, Pakistan, and Burundi. 
D)  Afghanistan, Burundi, and Pakistan.

Question 13

How does the international community handle outbreaks of infectious diseases such as SARS?

Accepted Answer

@#LAT-DLM&Department of Communicable Dis

Question 14

According to the World Health Organization, in 2012 __________ had the lowest life expectancy.

Accepted Answer

A)  Angola 
B)  Sierra Leone 
C)  The Philippines 
D)  Afghanistan 
A)  Angola 
B)  Sierra Leone 
C)  The Philippines 
D)  Afghanistan

Question 15

By the year 2043, the world's population is projected to reach

Accepted Answer

A)  At least 8 billion. 
B)  8.5 billion. 
C)  9 billion. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  At least 8 billion. 
B)  8.5 billion. 
C)  9 billion. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 16

Explain the connection between birth rates and gender inequality.

Accepted Answer

@#LAT-DLM&Improving education and economic opportu

Question 17

Define remittance income and explain its significance.

Accepted Answer

@#LAT-DLM&Money that migrants send back

Question 18

Higher fertility rates in developing countries are the result of

Accepted Answer

A)  Children being needed to provide labor and income for the family. 
B)  Increasing death rates, particularly from HIV/AIDS. 
C)  Increasing economic development in developing countries. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Children being needed to provide labor and income for the family. 
B)  Increasing death rates, particularly from HIV/AIDS. 
C)  Increasing economic development in developing countries. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 19

Describe how the international community has responded to population growth, including the controversies that surround these efforts.

Accepted Answer

@#LAT-DLM&Establishment of IGOs such as the UN Pop

Question 20

Which of the following best describes population growth in the developed world?

Accepted Answer

A)  The birth rate has rapidly overtaken the death rate. 
B)  Population growth has leveled off. 
C)  The developed world has a greater population because of long-term growth. 
D)  The population of the developed world is relatively young and fast growing. 
A)  The birth rate has rapidly overtaken the death rate. 
B)  Population growth has leveled off. 
C)  The developed world has a greater population because of long-term growth. 
D)  The population of the developed world is relatively young and fast growing.

The first World Population Conference concentrated on all of the following except

The fifth UN conference on population held in 1994 in Cairo, Egypt, initiated which new program?

When modern drugs are introduced into developing nations,

Which of the following best characterizes the response of individual governments toward AIDS?

List the factors that contribute to fertility rates.

What are megacities? What problems are associated with them?

Describe the successes and limitations of WHO immunization programs.

Define refugees and IDPs.

It is projected that future urbanization is most likely to occur in

Explain why the demographic trend in developed countries is generally older and stable and why in developing countries the trend is the opposite.

What are the consequences of a low fertility rate? Give an example.

In 2012, the top three states hosting refugees were

How does the international community handle outbreaks of infectious diseases such as SARS?

According to the World Health Organization, in 2012 __________ had the lowest life expectancy.

By the year 2043, the world's population is projected to reach

Explain the connection between birth rates and gender inequality.

Define remittance income and explain its significance.

Higher fertility rates in developing countries are the result of

Describe how the international community has responded to population growth, including the controversies that surround these efforts.

Which of the following best describes population growth in the developed world?

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Exam 11: Human Issues: Demographic Trends

The first World Population Conference concentrated on all of the following except

The fifth UN conference on population held in 1994 in Cairo, Egypt, initiated which new program?

When modern drugs are introduced into developing nations,

Which of the following best characterizes the response of individual governments toward AIDS?

List the factors that contribute to fertility rates.

What are megacities? What problems are associated with them?

Describe the successes and limitations of WHO immunization programs.

Define refugees and IDPs.

It is projected that future urbanization is most likely to occur in

Explain why the demographic trend in developed countries is generally older and stable and why in developing countries the trend is the opposite.

What are the consequences of a low fertility rate? Give an example.

In 2012, the top three states hosting refugees were

How does the international community handle outbreaks of infectious diseases such as SARS?

According to the World Health Organization, in 2012 __________ had the lowest life expectancy.

By the year 2043, the world's population is projected to reach

Explain the connection between birth rates and gender inequality.

Define remittance income and explain its significance.

Higher fertility rates in developing countries are the result of

Describe how the international community has responded to population growth, including the controversies that surround these efforts.

Which of the following best describes population growth in the developed world?

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Contemporary Security Issues

World Politics: Trade and Investment

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Resource Issues

Global Governance: International Law and Organizations

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