Topic Test

Question 1 • W Geography_A_IC

Which of the following statements best describes how endemic diseases impact a nation’s population?

Answer

Endemic diseases can result in decreasing population numbers: many people die from diseases, and others move away from or avoid moving to places where diseases are rampant.

Endemic diseases can result in increasing population numbers: people living in areas where certain diseases are prevalent tend to have more children because there is a risk that some will die.

Endemic diseases can result in decreasing population numbers: people living in areas where certain diseases are prevalent tend to have fewer children.

Endemic diseases can result in increasing population numbers: areas where certain diseases are prevalent attract more medical professional and researchers who move to these areas for jobs.

Explanation

Endemic diseases are consistently present in a particular area. They can reduce a nation’s population by causing deaths and by discouraging people from moving to or remaining in affected places. This best matches choice A, which describes both direct deaths and migration effects.

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