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Which of the following statements about the effects of migration to countries in different stages of demographic transition is true?

A
Migration out of a stage 1 or 2 country is higher than migration to it.
B
Migration out of a stage 3 or 4 country is higher than migration to it.
C
Migration into a stage 1 or 2 country is higher than migration out of it.
D
Migration rates are exactly the same for all nations regardless of their stage of transition.
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Which of the following statements best explains why cities are so densely populated?

A
Cities have good airports for traveling.
B
Farms are the most densely populated areas of the country.
C
Cities have fewer government officials and less police protection than other regions.
D
Cities offer a wealth of opportunities for citizens, including jobs, access, education, and healthcare.
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Analyze the chart below and answer the question that follows. Which of the following statements is true, based on the data in the chart above?

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A
Niger has more than twice as many births as deaths per 1,000 people, but the life expectancy is only 52.6, resulting in a young median age.
B
Niger’s life expectancy is only 52.6 years; therefore, the country must have a young median age.
C
Niger has more deaths than births per 1,000 people, resulting in a young median age.
D
Only 16% of Niger’s population lives in urban areas, causing a higher death rate than birth rate..
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In Warren Thompson's Demographic Transition Model, the stage where birth rates decline, death rates remain low, and population growth slows but continues is known as __________.

A
stage 1: balance
B
stage 2: growth
C
stage 3: leveling
D
stage 4: replacement
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Which of the following statements about the census is false?

A
The census is used only to get an accurate population count.
B
The United Nations recommends that the census be taken every 10 years.
C
The census is conducted via written questionnaires.
D
The census gathers information about people and households, such as age, race, ethnicity, religion, and languages spoken.
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An aging population will impact Italy’s economy in all of the following ways except by __________.

A
leading to increased costs associated with caring for the elderly
B
leading to increased costs associated with medications and healthcare
C
leading to increased costs associated with educating and feeding the population
D
leading to less spending due to the larger number of retirees compared to workers
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Italy and Niger have opposite population demographics: Italy has an aging population with a high life expectancy, and Niger has a very young population with a low life expectancy. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Warren Thompson’s demographic transition model describes population changes in a country over time. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Analyze the chart below and answer the question that follows. Examine the population chart of Niger. Based on this chart, Niger is in the __________ stage of Thompson’s Demographic Transition.

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A
balance
B
growth
C
leveling
D
replacement
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Los Angeles, San Diego, and neighboring cities mutually support each other in their urban development and expansion. These cities have grown together into one continuous urban community, and together they are an example of a __________.

A
choropleth
B
town
C
megalopolis
D
river valley civilization

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