Population and Migration Answers

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6

What would a demographics study include? Check all that apply.the land area of a community the natural resources of a community the age and gender of people in a groupthe race and ethnicity of people in a groupchanges in population due to migrationchanges in population due to births and deaths

A
the land area of a community
B
the natural resources of a community
C
the age and gender of people in a group
D
the race and ethnicity of people in a group
E
changes in population due to migration
F
changes in population due to births and deaths
7

Which prediction can you make based on this graph?

A
The populations of Asia and Africa will continue to increase at the same rate.
B
The populations of Asia and Africa will continue to decrease at the same rate.
C
More people will be living in Africa than in Asia sometime around 2120.
D
More people will be living in Asia than in Africa sometime around 2120.
8

What are the effects of high dependency ratios? Check all that apply.Poverty rates begin to climb.Education costs begin to fall. There is a greater chance for labor shortages.The unemployment rate continues to increase.The unemployment rate continues to decrease.The cost of supporting senior citizens begins to rise.

A
Poverty rates begin to climb.
B
Education costs begin to fall.
C
There is a greater chance for labor shortages.
D
The unemployment rate continues to increase.
E
The unemployment rate continues to decrease.
F
The cost of supporting senior citizens begins to rise.
9

What is one push factor that inspired Carlos to leave Cuba?

A
authoritarian government
B
lack of employment
C
natural disasters
D
discrimination
10

Which statement best describes the data this line graph shows?

A
In 1950, about 30% of the people in developed regions lived in a rural area.
B
In 1950, about 70% of the people in less-developed regions lived in a rural area.
C
Today, about 80% of the people in developed regions live in or near a city.
D
Today, about 60% of the people in less-developed regions live in or near a city.
12

What is one pull factor that inspired him to come to America?

A
employment opportunities
B
education opportunities
C
protection of rights
D
religious tolerance
13

Which factor most likely contributes to Brazil’s population growth rate?

A
a low fertility rate
B
a high fertility rate
C
a low life expectancy
D
a high life expectancy
15

Which factor most likely contributes to Nigeria’s population growth rate?

A
a low fertility rate
B
a high fertility rate
C
a low life expectancy
D
a high life expectancy

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