Which of the following statements is true?

1. The human population has always grown at about the same rate.

2. Prior to the 1800s, the human population maintained itself at a steady state carrying capacity maintained by diseases and other natural enemies.

3. There is every indication that the human population will reach a maximum of no more than 8 billion people.

4. The rapid increase in human population numbers during the last 200 years is mostly due to increased birthrates.

5. Because they are influenced by our nature, human birthrates are similar around the globe.

5.1

Which of the following statements is true?

1. The human population has always grown at about the same rate.

2. Prior to the 1800s, the human population maintained itself at a steady state carrying capacity maintained by diseases and other natural enemies.

3. There is every indication that the human population will reach a maximum of no more than 8 billion people.

4. The rapid increase in human population numbers during the last 200 years is mostly due to increased birthrates.

5. Because they are influenced by our nature, human birthrates are similar around the globe.

5.1

Which of the following has had the least impact upon human growth rates during the last 200 years?

1. natural disasters

2. improved sanitation

3. improved health care

4. vaccinations and other disease-prevention methods

5. improvements in nutrition

5.2

Which of the following has had the least impact upon human growth rates during the last 200 years?

1. natural disasters

2. improved sanitation

3. improved health care

4. vaccinations and other disease-prevention methods

5. improvements in nutrition

5.2

Even though the world’s population growth rate peaked during the middle of the last century,

1. populations in developing nations will continue to grow until they are guaranteed a higher probability for healthy lives for their children.

2. the proportion of the world’s population in developing nations will become larger.

3. the world’s fixed amounts of resources must be divided among more consumers.

4. environmental damage caused by humans will increase into the foreseeable future.

5. All of the above will be observed.

5.3

Even though the world’s population growth rate peaked during the middle of the last century,

1. populations in developing nations will continue to grow until they are guaranteed a higher probability for healthy lives for their children.

2. the proportion of the world’s population in developing nations will become larger.

3. the world’s fixed amounts of resources must be divided among more consumers.

4. environmental damage caused by humans will increase into the foreseeable future.

5. All of the above will be observed.

5.3

The number of children an average woman will have during her lifetime is

1. replacement-level fertility rate.

2. total fertility rate.

3. crude birthrate.

4. population growth rate.

5. none of the above.

5.4

The number of children an average woman will have during her lifetime is

1. replacement-level fertility rate.

2. total fertility rate.

3. crude birthrate.

4. population growth rate.

5. none of the above.

5.4

Environmental stewardship can be increased by all of the following EXCEPT

1. wildlife conservation.

2. pollution control.

3. energy conservation and efficiency.

4. maintaining rates of consumption.

5. recycling.

5.5

Environmental stewardship can be increased by all of the following EXCEPT

1. wildlife conservation.

2. pollution control.

3. energy conservation and efficiency.

4. maintaining rates of consumption.

5. recycling.

5.5

Which of the following is NOT true about subsistence farming?

1. It provides food for the majority of people living in developing nations.

2. It is a sustainable means of food production as long as populations remain low.

3. It is highly appropriate for most technological advances seen in developed nations.

4. It becomes less effective if the quality of the land is decreased due to overuse.

5. It is heavily influenced by traditional methods and values.

5.6

Which of the following is NOT true about subsistence farming?

1. It provides food for the majority of people living in developing nations.

2. It is a sustainable means of food production as long as populations remain low.

3. It is highly appropriate for most technological advances seen in developed nations.

4. It becomes less effective if the quality of the land is decreased due to overuse.

5. It is heavily influenced by traditional methods and values.

5.6

Problems associated with populations migrating to the cities in developing nations include

1. inadequate housing, sanitation, and services.

2. too few jobs.

3. increased crime.

4. increased prostitution and other illegal activities.

5. all of the above.

5.7

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Problems associated with populations migrating to the cities in developing nations include

1. inadequate housing, sanitation, and services.

2. too few jobs.

3. increased crime.

4. increased prostitution and other illegal activities.

5. all of the above.

5.7

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Which of the following is NOT shown by the population profiles of the United States shown in Figure 5–12?

1. male babies slightly > female babies

2. older females > older males

3. by 2050, U.S. population will have grown to occupy all available space in the country

4. during 1990 census, there was a “bulge” in the population that corresponded to the “baby boom” generation born after World War II

5. by 2050, older individuals will represent a higher proportion of the population

5.8

Which of the following is NOT shown by the population profiles of the United States shown in Figure 5–12?

1. male babies slightly > female babies

2. older females > older males

3. by 2050, U.S. population will have grown to occupy all available space in the country

4. during 1990 census, there was a “bulge” in the population that corresponded to the “baby boom” generation born after World War II

5. by 2050, older individuals will represent a higher proportion of the population

5.8

The problems associated with the population profile of Italy shown in Figure 5–14 do NOT include

1. too few teachers for abundant children.

2. too few productive working adults.

3. increased need for care for older citizens.

4. decreased tax revenues or higher tax rates per person.

5. changes in family and social structure.

5.9

The problems associated with the population profile of Italy shown in Figure 5–14 do NOT include

1. too few teachers for abundant children.

2. too few productive working adults.

3. increased need for care for older citizens.

4. decreased tax revenues or higher tax rates per person.

5. changes in family and social structure.

5.9

The problems associated with using developmental models from developed countries to predict population growth in a developing country include all of the following EXCEPT

1. development occurred over many years and cannot easily be hurried along.

2. cultural differences and values will influence the course of development.

3. outside influences may be greater upon developing nations today than they were in the past.

4. the size of the population of the developing country does not have an impact on how it will develop.

5. the state of the environment may be more critical currently than during past years.

5.10

The problems associated with using developmental models from developed countries to predict population growth in a developing country include all of the following EXCEPT

1. development occurred over many years and cannot easily be hurried along.

2. cultural differences and values will influence the course of development.

3. outside influences may be greater upon developing nations today than they were in the past.

4. the size of the population of the developing country does not have an impact on how it will develop.

5. the state of the environment may be more critical currently than during past years.

5.10