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Changes in Population (College Board AP® Human Geography): Exam Questions

10 mins10 questions
11 mark

According to Ravenstein’s Laws of Migration, women are more likely to migrate

  • Seasonally

  • Internationally

  • From rural to urban

  • Internally

  • Cyclically

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21 mark

Which of the following best describes the relationship between fertility and female education rates?

  • Fertility rates are lower when female education rates are higher

  • Fertility rates are lower when female education rates are higher 

  • Fertility rates are lower when female education rates are lower

  • Fertility rates are higher when female education rates are higher

  • Fertility rates and female education rates tend to stay level with each other.

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31 mark

Which of the following is not a cause for reduced fertility rates?

  • The Industrial Revolution 

  • Urbanization

  • Increased education for women

  • Traditional religious beliefs

  • Family planning

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41 mark

Which of the following best defines the Dependency Ratio?

  • The number of people in a population who are not working due to their age. They may be either too young or too old, compared with those who are working

  • The number of people who are unwell, and require care from family members.

  • The number of people per doctor.

  • An increase in the elderly population, whilst the youthful population declines or stabilises. 

  • The expected time a person is likely to live, dependent on certain political, social and environmental factors

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51 mark

With an aging population, what consequence are you not likely to see?

  • An increased need for healthcare as a result of a rise in diseases.

  • A workforce depletion, affecting economic growth

  • A rise in immigration or pro-natalist policies to increase the youthful population

  • Pension crises

  • A significant decline in the dependency ratio

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61 mark

Which country is known for having an aging population? 

  • Pakistan

  • Japan

  • Somalia

  • Afghanistan

  • Nigeria

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71 mark

 Which of the following statement describes how an aging population could impact the economy? 

  • Increased need for elderly care

  • A rise in old age-related health problems

  • Reduced mortality rates

  • A reduced labor force may result in slower economic growth.

  • An older population may boost economic growth. 

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81 mark

Which of the following is the correct formula for the dependency ratio?

  • Number of dependents divided by the number of people of working age multiplied by 100

  • Number of dependents divided by total population multiplied by 100

  • Number of dependents divided by number of people of working age

  • Number of people in working age divided by number of dependents 

  • Number of people of working age divided by the number of dependents multiplied by 100

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91 mark

Aging populations have not been caused by 

  • Improved life expectancy 

  • Rising costs of living

  • Reduced access to contraception

  • Declining fertility rates

  • Healthcare improvements

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101 mark

What age range is regarded as the dependent population?

  • Between 16 and 24

  • Between 15 and 64

  • Between 50 and 70

  • Under 10 and over 60

  • Under 15 and over 64

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