Question 1

Which stage of the epidemiological transition is known as the stage of "reemergent infectious diseases"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stage 1 
B)  Stage 2 
C)  Stage 3 
D)  Stage 4 
E)  Stage 5 
A)  Stage 1 
B)  Stage 2 
C)  Stage 3 
D)  Stage 4 
E)  Stage 5

Question 2

India is predicted to be the most populous country in the world by 2030.Do you think they should adopt a One Child Policy similar to the one China implemented? Explain.

Accepted Answer

The idea of implementing a One Child Pol

Question 3

Stage 2 of the Demographic Transition is characterized by a high ________ rate.

Accepted Answer

A)  natural increase 
B)  death 
C)  life 
D)  natural decrease 
E)  longevity 
A)  natural increase 
B)  death 
C)  life 
D)  natural decrease 
E)  longevity

Question 4

A country goes through

Accepted Answer

A)  the epidemiological transition and the demographic transition simultaneously. 
B)  first the demographic transition, then the epidemiological transition. 
C)  first the epidemiological transition, then the demographic transition. 
D)  the demographic transition first if it's a more developed country. 
E)  the epidemiological transition first if it's a more developed country. 
A)  the epidemiological transition and the demographic transition simultaneously. 
B)  first the demographic transition, then the epidemiological transition. 
C)  first the epidemiological transition, then the demographic transition. 
D)  the demographic transition first if it's a more developed country. 
E)  the epidemiological transition first if it's a more developed country.

Question 5

Referring to (Figure 2.11.4 in the text),which of the following is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  In terms of percentage, the pill is used much more in Germany as compared to China. 
B)  A high percentage of Nigerians use family planning. 
C)  China is notable for practicing female sterilization. 
D)  China is notable for using IUD. 
E)  The pill is the preferred method of family planning in Germany. 
A)  In terms of percentage, the pill is used much more in Germany as compared to China. 
B)  A high percentage of Nigerians use family planning. 
C)  China is notable for practicing female sterilization. 
D)  China is notable for using IUD. 
E)  The pill is the preferred method of family planning in Germany.

Question 6

Which stage of the epidemiological transition is known as the stage of "pestilence and famine"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stage 1 
B)  Stage 2 
C)  Stage 3 
D)  Stage 4 
E)  Stage 5 
A)  Stage 1 
B)  Stage 2 
C)  Stage 3 
D)  Stage 4 
E)  Stage 5

Question 7

Which stage of the epidemiological transition is known as the stage of "receding pandemics"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stage 1 
B)  Stage 2 
C)  Stage 3 
D)  Stage 4 
E)  Stage 5 
A)  Stage 1 
B)  Stage 2 
C)  Stage 3 
D)  Stage 4 
E)  Stage 5

Question 8

The epidemiological transition focuses on distinctive ________ at different stages of the demographic transition.

Accepted Answer

A)  patterns of growth 
B)  causes of death 
C)  rates of growth 
D)  life expectancies 
E)  fertility rates 
A)  patterns of growth 
B)  causes of death 
C)  rates of growth 
D)  life expectancies 
E)  fertility rates

Question 9

To calculate a country's dependency ratio,one needs to know the country's population and

Accepted Answer

A)  the number of children still receiving financial support from their parents. 
B)  the number of people who are actively looking for work but are unable to find it. 
C)  all of a country's population younger than age 15 or older than age 64. 
D)  the number younger than age 15. 
E)  the number older than age 64. 
A)  the number of children still receiving financial support from their parents. 
B)  the number of people who are actively looking for work but are unable to find it. 
C)  all of a country's population younger than age 15 or older than age 64. 
D)  the number younger than age 15. 
E)  the number older than age 64.

Question 10

If a county has a NIR of 50 and CBR of about 40,what stages of the demographic transition could it be in?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stage 1 or 4 
B)  Stage 2 or 4 
C)  Stage 3 or 4 
D)  Stage 2 or 3 
E)  Stage 1 or 2 
A)  Stage 1 or 4 
B)  Stage 2 or 4 
C)  Stage 3 or 4 
D)  Stage 2 or 3 
E)  Stage 1 or 2

Question 11

In comparing Malthus's theory to actual world food production and population growth during the past half-century,the principal difference is that

Accepted Answer

A)  actual food production has been much higher than Malthus predicted. 
B)  Malthus's theory predicted much higher food production than has actually occurred. 
C)  actual population growth has been much higher than Malthus predicted. 
D)  Malthus's theory predicted much higher population growth than has actually occurred. 
E)  population increased geometrically while food production increased arithmetically. 
A)  actual food production has been much higher than Malthus predicted. 
B)  Malthus's theory predicted much higher food production than has actually occurred. 
C)  actual population growth has been much higher than Malthus predicted. 
D)  Malthus's theory predicted much higher population growth than has actually occurred. 
E)  population increased geometrically while food production increased arithmetically.

Question 12

The highest natural increase rates are found in countries in which stage of the demographic transition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stage 1 
B)  Stage 2 
C)  Stage 3 
D)  Stage 4 
E)  Stage 5 
A)  Stage 1 
B)  Stage 2 
C)  Stage 3 
D)  Stage 4 
E)  Stage 5

Question 13

Japan is faced with a shortage of workers because of the aging and declining population.How are they attempting to address this problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  encouraging more Japanese people to work 
B)  relying mostly on new immigrants 
C)  shifting to more automation in the factories that don't require so many workers 
D)  encouraging Japanese to adopt children from other countries 
E)  They are not addressing it and hoping the economy decreases. 
A)  encouraging more Japanese people to work 
B)  relying mostly on new immigrants 
C)  shifting to more automation in the factories that don't require so many workers 
D)  encouraging Japanese to adopt children from other countries 
E)  They are not addressing it and hoping the economy decreases.

Question 14

The lowest crude death rates are found in countries at which stage of the demographic transition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stage 1 
B)  Stage 2 
C)  Stage 3 
D)  Stage 4 
E)  Stage 5 
A)  Stage 1 
B)  Stage 2 
C)  Stage 3 
D)  Stage 4 
E)  Stage 5

Question 15

Denmark is currently in Stage 4.This means that they have

Accepted Answer

A)  0 or negative NIR, very low CBR, and low, slightly increasing CDR. 
B)  very low CBR, very high CDR, and moderate NIR. 
C)  constant CBR, CDR, and NIR. 
D)  moderate NIR but high CBR. 
E)  few elderly people, increasing CBR for young people only. 
A)  0 or negative NIR, very low CBR, and low, slightly increasing CDR. 
B)  very low CBR, very high CDR, and moderate NIR. 
C)  constant CBR, CDR, and NIR. 
D)  moderate NIR but high CBR. 
E)  few elderly people, increasing CBR for young people only.

Question 16

According to Malthus,population increases geometrically,while food supply increases arithmetically.What was the basis for this argument?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Malthus, an English economist and

Question 17

Explain why or why not it is possible for a country's IMR to be higher than its CBR.

Accepted Answer

It is possible for a country's Infant Mo

Question 18

The ________ rate in more developed countries is higher on average than in less developed countries.

Accepted Answer

A)  birth 
B)  natural increase 
C)  infant mortality 
D)  total fertility 
E)  death 
A)  birth 
B)  natural increase 
C)  infant mortality 
D)  total fertility 
E)  death

Question 19

If the physiological density is much larger than the arithmetic density,then a country has

Accepted Answer

A)  inefficient farmers. 
B)  a large number of farmers. 
C)  a small percentage of land suitable for agriculture. 
D)  too many people for the available resources. 
E)  too few farmers for the large area of land suitable for agriculture. 
A)  inefficient farmers. 
B)  a large number of farmers. 
C)  a small percentage of land suitable for agriculture. 
D)  too many people for the available resources. 
E)  too few farmers for the large area of land suitable for agriculture.

Question 20

A region with a small amount of arable land and a large number of farmers will have a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  efficient agricultural practice. 
B)  low physiological density. 
C)  overpopulation. 
D)  high agricultural density. 
E)  low arithmetic density. 
A)  efficient agricultural practice. 
B)  low physiological density. 
C)  overpopulation. 
D)  high agricultural density. 
E)  low arithmetic density.

Which stage of the epidemiological transition is known as the stage of "reemergent infectious diseases"?

India is predicted to be the most populous country in the world by 2030.Do you think they should adopt a One Child Policy similar to the one China implemented? Explain.

Stage 2 of the Demographic Transition is characterized by a high ________ rate.

A country goes through

Referring to (Figure 2.11.4 in the text),which of the following is not true?

Which stage of the epidemiological transition is known as the stage of "pestilence and famine"?

Which stage of the epidemiological transition is known as the stage of "receding pandemics"?

The epidemiological transition focuses on distinctive ________ at different stages of the demographic transition.

To calculate a country's dependency ratio,one needs to know the country's population and

If a county has a NIR of 50 and CBR of about 40,what stages of the demographic transition could it be in?

In comparing Malthus's theory to actual world food production and population growth during the past half-century,the principal difference is that

The highest natural increase rates are found in countries in which stage of the demographic transition?

Japan is faced with a shortage of workers because of the aging and declining population.How are they attempting to address this problem?

The lowest crude death rates are found in countries at which stage of the demographic transition?

Denmark is currently in Stage 4.This means that they have

According to Malthus,population increases geometrically,while food supply increases arithmetically.What was the basis for this argument?

Explain why or why not it is possible for a country's IMR to be higher than its CBR.

The ________ rate in more developed countries is higher on average than in less developed countries.

If the physiological density is much larger than the arithmetic density,then a country has

A region with a small amount of arable land and a large number of farmers will have a(n)

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Which stage of the epidemiological transition is known as the stage of "reemergent infectious diseases"?

India is predicted to be the most populous country in the world by 2030.Do you think they should adopt a One Child Policy similar to the one China implemented? Explain.

Stage 2 of the Demographic Transition is characterized by a high ________ rate.

A country goes through

Referring to (Figure 2.11.4 in the text),which of the following is not true?

Which stage of the epidemiological transition is known as the stage of "pestilence and famine"?

Which stage of the epidemiological transition is known as the stage of "receding pandemics"?

The epidemiological transition focuses on distinctive ________ at different stages of the demographic transition.

To calculate a country's dependency ratio,one needs to know the country's population and

If a county has a NIR of 50 and CBR of about 40,what stages of the demographic transition could it be in?

In comparing Malthus's theory to actual world food production and population growth during the past half-century,the principal difference is that

The highest natural increase rates are found in countries in which stage of the demographic transition?

Japan is faced with a shortage of workers because of the aging and declining population.How are they attempting to address this problem?

The lowest crude death rates are found in countries at which stage of the demographic transition?

Denmark is currently in Stage 4.This means that they have

According to Malthus,population increases geometrically,while food supply increases arithmetically.What was the basis for this argument?

Explain why or why not it is possible for a country's IMR to be higher than its CBR.

The ________ rate in more developed countries is higher on average than in less developed countries.

If the physiological density is much larger than the arithmetic density,then a country has

A region with a small amount of arable land and a large number of farmers will have a(n)

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Folk and Popular Culture

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Religions

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