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Which of the following issues is not likely to be associated with a high TFR (total fertility rate)?

A
overcrowding
B
problems maintaining the food supply
C
labor shortages due to a declining population
D
difficulty providing health care for a young population
3

Diseases carried from person to person through other hosts, such as animals or insects, are known as __________ diseases.

A
waterborne
B
endemic
C
antiretroviral
D
vector-borne
4

What is the relationship between the development of trade and the development of technology?

A
The developments of trade and technology are not related.
B
A region can only trade if it has modern transportation technology.
C
Regions that want to develop trade avoid the development of technology.
D
The development of technology can encourage the advancement of trade.
5

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. Developing industrial societies are in this stage of demographic transition. During this stage, societies discover technology and resources encourage growth. Birthrates remain high, and improved living conditions and medical knowledge result in lower death rates. Which of Thompson’s stages of Demographic Transition is described in the paragraph above?

A
1 – Balance
B
2 – Growth
C
3 – Leveling
D
4 – Replacement
6

Fertility and mortality rates are higher in more developed nations. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
7

Which of the following statements best defines the term population?

A
Population is the number of children a woman has during her child-bearing years.
B
Population is the total number of persons inhabiting a country, city, or other area.
C
Population is the use of technology to track aircraft so that it can land safely at an airport.
D
Population is the study of the migration patterns across continents during the Age of Exploration.
8

HIV and AIDS disproportionately impact __________ nations.

A
low-income
B
high-income
C
industrialized
D
developed
9

Access to clean water and sanitation are important factors in a population's general health and well-being. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
10

In recent years, people have been motivated to move from rural areas to urban areas for __________.

A
greater agricultural opportunities
B
jobs and other opportunities
C
less expensive housing
D
more land and resources
11

Which of the following statements best explains the connection between the social status of women and a country’s overall health?

A
Women who enjoy a higher social status are usually less educated than women of a lower social status.
B
Women who enjoy a higher social status are usually more educated than women of a lower social status.
C
Women who enjoy a higher social status are likely to have far more children than women of a lower social status.
D
Women who enjoy a higher social status are less likely to have healthcare resources than women of a lower social status.
12

__________ became suitable sites for new civilizations like Mesopotamia because they provided arable land and sources for irrigation.

A
Coastal plains
B
Mountainous regions
C
Tropical forests
D
River valleys
13

Which of the following statements best explains why urban centers grew during the Industrial Revolution?

A
Industrial cities were always close to arable land for farming.
B
All cities were close to river systems that fertilized soil for farming.
C
Cities thrived for about 10 years after industrialization, but rural areas returned to being the most attractive locations for migration.
D
Factories and their corresponding jobs were located in cities and created economic opportunities for migrants.
14

The most likely reason today’s population is growing in certain areas or countries is because

A
land and resources are available.
B
people are leaving rural areas and moving to urban areas.
C
people are emigrating from war-torn areas to peaceful areas.
D
government policy is favorable.
15

In western and central Africa, the lifetime risk of maternal death is 1 in 17. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
16

Analyze the chart below describing causes of migration trends. What does the above chart explain about migration trends?

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A
It shows that migration did not start until modern technology was developed.
B
It shows that agricultural societies are the most developed societies.
C
It shows that as human needs and resources change, societies develop differently.
D
It shows that having a strong artistic culture will not increase migration to a region.
17

Globally, less than two-thirds of women receive assistance from a skilled healthcare worker during childbirth. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
18

If a country’s total fertility rate (TFR) is measured at 1, what does this number most likely indicate about the country’s population?

A
The country’s population is aging.
B
The country’s population is growing.
C
The country’s birth rate is far higher than the country's death rate.
D
The country’s population is becoming younger on average.
19

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.
20

What explains the increase in life expectancy in Botswana?

A
the increased availability of jobs and an improved economy
B
access to antiretroviral drugs, HIV/AIDS education, and widespread HIV/AIDS testing
C
a series of military takeovers that stabilized the political system and led to education reform and increased literacy rates
D
a recent military coup that led to an improved healthcare system

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