Population and Migration Answers

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A political pull factor that draws people to move to a certain location is

A
hope for a better standard of living.
B
ethnic and religious tolerance.
C
safety and security.
D
hope for better employment.
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The graph shows the percentage of people living in urban areas.

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A
It will level off.
B
It will begin to decline.
C
It will continue to increase at almost the same rate.
D
It will increase slightly and then begin to decline.
6

What demographic change has consequences for both natural resources and the ability of countries to provide for their people?

A
an aging population
B
rapid population growth
C
slower birth rates
D
lower fertility rates
7

Which population characteristics do demographics usually measure?

A
number of resources
B
number of schools
C
ethnicity and race
D
height and weight
8

High dependency ratios contribute to

A
low death rates.
B
high death rates.
C
low poverty rates.
D
high poverty rates.
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What is happening to European and African populations as a result of high dependency ratios?

A
European and African populations are growing younger.
B
European and African populations are growing older.
C
European populations are growing younger, and African populations are growing older.
D
European populations are growing older, and African populations are growing younger.

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