Population — Test Answers

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Based on the data, which action would raise the standard of living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2018?

A
incentives to increase the birth rate
B
expansion of high-tech education
C
access to preventative medical care
D
increased services for older adults
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Based on the graph, which potential change took place between 1990 and 2020?

A
increased access to health care
B
decreased standard of living
C
decreased natural growth rate
D
increased literacy rates
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Based on the text, what type of migration does the map show?

A
voluntary, intraregional
B
voluntary, interregional
C
forced, interregional
D
forced, intraregional
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What conclusion does the information in the passage support?

A
The dangers posed by climate made it impossible to live in the city.
B
Many residents left New Orleans because of the effects of climate.
C
The flooding remained outside of the city and did not affect residents.
D
Most residents stayed in New Orleans despite the flooding.
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Based on the image, sort the statements to show the possible positive and negative effects of this kind of land modification.

Answer:

population growth,stronger economy|destruction of plant and animal habitat,contribution to climate change

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What change will likely take place in Germany’s population between 2018 and 2038?

A
The overall population will decrease.
B
The gender gap in people over 90 will shrink.
C
The rate of infant mortality will decrease.
D
The number of people over 70 will increase.
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Why might a graph such as this be a cause for concern for conservationists?

A
Rural areas will face drastic reductions in population as time passes.
B
The growing population shift will increase the number of ghost towns.
C
Air and water pollution will become a problem in the future.
D
Many more animals will be displaced from their natural habitats.
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Based on the description, what impact did this new technology have?

A
It led to advancements in sewage treatment.
B
It contributed to a sharp drop in freshwater supplies.
C
It created healthier living conditions for Romans.
D
It led to a population shift to areas outside Rome.
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Which innovation can explain the huge increase in residents settling in this desert environment?

A
the expansion of railroad systems
B
the massive increase in farm production
C
the development of hydroelectric power
D
the installation of air conditioning
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Which conclusion does the data on the map support?

A
Asia and Africa have the countries with the largest populations.
B
Africa has the highest rates of population of all the continents.
C
Asia, Australia, and North America have more widely distributed populations than Africa and Europe.
D
Europe and North America have lower population densities than the other continents.
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Sort each detail to show whether it served as a push factor or a pull factor for Irish immigrants to the United States in the mid-1800s.

Answer:

scarcity of food and work,loss of farms and land,starvation and disease|job opportunities,land to settle and farm,better food security

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What explains the distribution of settlements in this region?

A
proximity to rivers or seas
B
proximity to mountains
C
proximity to urban areas
D
proximity to flat, fertile lands
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Which conclusion regarding remittances does the excerpt support?

A
They provide funds for basic needs and growth in countries of origin.
B
They decrease the earnings of native workers in destination countries.
C
They increase job competition and suppress wages in destination countries.
D
They reduce the incentive to work for people remaining in countries of origin.
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A local hospital would like additional funding from the city government for prenatal health care. What data point would most effectively support this request?

A
maternal mortality rate 2018 = 17.4; maternal mortality rate 2020 = 17.4
B
maternal mortality rate 2018 = 23.8; maternal mortality rate 2020 = 23.8
C
maternal mortality rate 2018 = 23.8; maternal mortality rate 2020 = 17.4
D
maternal mortality rate 2018 = 17.4; maternal mortality rate 2020 = 23.8
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Sort each factor to show whether it is likely to create a positive or negative change in settlement patterns.

Answer:

renewable energy sources,expanded trade networks,reliable commuter rail system|desertification,freshwater depletion,rising sea levels

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Which aspect of chain migration would be considered a pull factor?

A
Family members in other countries offer incentives for people to emigrate from their home countries.
B
Loss of family members to hardship and violence motivates people to immigrate to other countries.
C
The threat of enslavement, or human trafficking, compels families to seek refuge in other countries.
D
Relatives spread out all over the world because they are drawn to the benefits of different countries.
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Based on the map, what do most of the largest urban areas in the world have in common?

A
access to fertile land
B
location near middle latitude
C
location in tropical climate
D
proximity to water
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A local hospital would like additional funding from the city government for health care. What data point would most effectively support this request?

A
Infant mortality rates rose from 13.4 to 14.1 percent over five years.
B
Literacy rates increased from 95 to 98 percent over five years.
C
Maternal mortality rates declined from 17.4 to 17.1 over five years.
D
Life expectancy rose from 78.7 to 79.7 over five years.

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