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Unit 2 AP Human Geography Population & Migration
Unit 2 AP Human Geography Population & Migration
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1
Carrying capacity is
a reflection of cultural subduction
a function of distance decay
Max time a given area can support a set level of population
Max # of people that can be supported by resources
2
Which of the following areas is considered part of the ecumene?
The banks along the lower Nile River
Himalayan mountain zone above 20,000 feet
Frozen tundra areas of Siberia.
Polar ice caps
3
Over the past 30 years, the number of undocumented immigrants in the United States
Gone up b/c of more relaxed border security since 9/11/01
Has decreased b/c of greater border security.
Gone up b/c the demand for menial labor in the US has grown
All of the above
4
Match correct description to the population pyramid.
Slow Growth – pop. is increasing but at a decreasing rate
Stability – population increasing, but rate has stabilized
Rapid growth
Minimal Growth or Decline
5
Since 1950, this part of the developing world has seen a dramatic increase in population.
Agricultural Areas
Non-industrial areas
Areas away from coasts
Urban Areas
6
Which of the following is an example of a push factor?
Lack of employment in a migrant’s city of residence.
A stable government in the migrant’s country of origin.
Plentiful jobs in the migrant’s chosen destination.
A stable government in the migrant’s chosen destination.
7
If the world TFR were to drop below replacement pop. level, in less than 20 yrs the pop. would
continue increasing
slowly decline
immediately decline
stabilize
8
Among the areas listed below, the highest population densities are found in
South America
South Africa
Australia
Eastern Europe
9
Chain migration involves the influence of
Neighbors
None of these
Family & Friends
Neighbors, Family & Friends
10
Match correct description to the population pyramid.
Stability – population increasing, but rate has stabilized
Rapid growth
Minimal Growth or Decline
Slow Growth – pop. is increasing but at a decreasing rate
11
The minimum total fertility rate (TFR) to produce replacement population is:
2.6
1.1
2.1
1.6
12
Which statement about overpopulation is
TRUE
?
It's unlikely because food production potential is unlimited
All of the above.
occurs when area’s pop. is greater than its carrying cap.
can only occur in less developed areas
13
In what stage of the demographic transition does
India
today best fit?
Stage 4
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 5
14
An example of forced migration is/was
Moving Jews to concentration camps in Nazi Germany.
Removal of Native Americans to reservations.
Deportation of illegal immigrants out of a country.
All of the above.
15
Which U.S. state has the highest Natural Increase Rate (NIR)?
New Mexico
Utah
None of the above
California
16
The difference between a migrant and refugee is
All of the above
Refugees move as a result of catastrophic events
Migrants seek to move permanently
Refugees usually seek to return to their home.
17
Demography is
Study of the relationship between government & population
The mapping of population characteristics.
None of the above
The study of population growth.
18
Thomas Malthus believed that
The government should encourage pop. growth
Pop. increase will continue by discouraged birth control
The world would soon be over populated
All of the above.
19
The United Kingdom has a higher death rate than Costa Rica. This is due to the fact that
The United Kingdom has a higher cancer rate that Costa Rica
Costa Rica has more modern health care system than the UK.
None of the above
Costa Rica’s population is younger than the UK's population.
20
Physiological density is
The number of people per square mile of arable land
The number of farmers per square mile of arable land
The number of people per square mile of all available land
The number of farmers per square mile of all available land
21
What is the purpose of an age-sex pyramid?
To show life expectance of males and females at birth
To show spatial distribution of population
To show fertility rate among women in the 20 to 30 age group
To show population structure of a country
22
Over a period of yrs, a person moves from his farm to a small town to a large city. Example of
Pull factors
Step migration
Chain migration
Forced migration
23
The term “ecumene” refers to:
The number of persons an area can support
Newly arrived migrants to a receiving country
Areas of the earth that are unable to support humans
The permanently inhabited areas of the earth’s surface
24
Problems associated with fast population growth in cities include:
All of the above
The loss of productive farmland near cities
An increase in air and water pollution.
Urban slums which result in more poverty and crime
25
The majority of the world’s population growth is occurring in nations now considered as
Less developed
Highly industrialized
Highly agricultural
More developed
26
Humans
do not
populate in large numbers in what areas?
All of the above
Areas that are too high in elevation.
Areas that are too dry.
Areas that are too cold.
27
The four major population clusters in the world include all of the following regions
EXCEPT
South America
Europe
South Asia
East Asia
28
Reason why a migrant is attracted to a specific destination are called
Economic indicator factors
None of the above
Pull Factors
Push Factors
29
The second stage of demographic transition is marked by
high birth rates, quickly declining death rates
declining birth rates, continuing high death rates
high birth rates, high but fluctuating death rates
high birth rates, low and stable death rates
30
Arithmetic density is
The number of people per unit of measurement
The number of farmers per square mile of arable land
The number of farmers per square mile of all available land.
The number of people per square mile of arable land
31
Reasons women in the US have less kids than 50 years ago include all of the following
EXCEPT
Women have poorer diets
Women are more likely to use contraceptives
Women are becoming more educated.
And increase in traffic congestion.
32
The theory of demographic transition holds that
birth rates are unrelated to poverty
birth rates increase but death rates decrease w/urbanization
both birth rates and death rates decrease with urbanization
33
The population of a country divided by its area (square miles) determines its
population density
gravity factor
population doubling time
birth / death rate
34
Match correct description to the population pyramid.
Minimal growth or decline
Stability
Rapid Growth
Slow growth, pop. is increasing but at a decreasing rate
35
The type of migration in which a person chooses to migrate is called
Chain migration
Forced migration
Voluntary migration
Step migration
36
Migration from a location is called
Chain migration
Immigration
Step migration
Emigration
37
Match the correct description to the population pyramid.
a. Minimal Growth or Decline
Stability – population increasing, but rate has stabilized
Slow Growth – pop. is increasing but at a decreasing rate
Rapid growth
38
Which country’s government is most likely to promote a pro-natalist population policy?
Nigeria
China
France
India
39
According to Malthus, natural “checks” on population include all of the following except
War
Disease
Famine
Agricultural advancements
40
According to Thomas Malthus, natural “checks” on population include all of the following except
Famine
The diffusion of AIDS
Poor sanitation
The spread of SARS
41
The four major population clusters in the world include all of the following regions
EXCEPT
South America
South Asia
Europe
East Asia
42
Which of the following countries has the lowest arithmetic density?
Brazil
India
United Kingdom
Canada
