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Unit 3 Human Populations
Unit 3 Human Populations
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1
Population density refers to the number of people living in a specific area.
False
True
2
Which type of community do immigrants prefer to live in?
Rural communities
Isolated areas
Urban communities with family or cultural connections
Suburban communities
3
Which quality of life indicator is considered the weakest in Canada?
Safety
Work/life balance
Education
Civic engagement (voting)
4
What age group has the highest chance of scoring the most points on the Immigration Points Scale?
50-64 years old
Under 19
65+ years old
19-49 years old
5
In Canada, where are most people located?
Clustered in southern parts of the country
Scattered across the entire country
Concentrated near the Arctic Circle
Linear along the border with the US
6
What is a "pull factor"?
A reason for natural disasters
A factor that attracts someone to a new country
A social service
A factor that makes someone leave a country
7
What is one reason for population clustering in southern Canada?
Mining resources
Abundant forests
Harsh terrain
Warmer climate
8
What does "carrying capacity" refer to?
The population density in urban areas
The economic output of a country
The number of immigrants a country can accept
The number of people a region can support without degrading the environment
9
What score is required on the Immigration Points Scale to be eligible for permanent residency in Canada?
50 points
67 points
80 points
60 points
10
What does "immigration" mean?
Moving away from a country permanently
None of the above
Moving within the same country
Moving to a new country permanently
11
What are the three main classes of immigrants to Canada?
Economic Immigrants, Entrepreneurs, Workers
Economic Immigrants, Family Sponsored Immigrants, Refugees
Skilled Workers, Refugees, Temporary Workers
Refugees, Students, Tourists
12
What type of sustainability involves ensuring resources like water, air, and forests are available in the future?
Economic sustainability
Social sustainability
Environmental sustainability
Political sustainability
13
Why might immigrants avoid living in Canada's three northern territories?
Lack of community and jobs
High population density
High cost of living
Warm climate
14
What quality of life indicator is considered the strongest in Canada?
Community
Income
Environment
Safety
15
What is an Iso-Demographic Map?
A map showing countries based on their population
A map showing political boundaries
A map showing income distribution
A map showing climatic zones
16
What is the study of populations that identifies differences and similarities between groups of people called?
Geography
Sociology
Economics
Demographics
17
What are some examples of quality of life indicators? (Select all that apply)
Jobs and employment opportunities
Housing
Climate
Work/life balance
18
What is an example of an "intervening obstacle" to migration?
Natural disasters
All of the above
Border walls
Government policies
19
What is the "dependency load"?
The ratio of people who depend on social programs (0-14 & 65+)
The total number of people living in an area
The number of immigrants in a country
The economic output of a country
20
In 2019, which Canadian province received the most immigrants?
British Columbia
Quebec
Ontario
Nova Scotia
