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Question 1

What is the main source countries use for gathering demographic data?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

census

Question 2

How can geographers use life expectancy data?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to prepare for the needs of aging populations

Question 3

Dr. Martinez is conducting a demographic study of Cairo, Egypt, in North Africa. For this study, what does the population consist of?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

all the people in Cairo

Question 4

How did Brazil succeed in lowering its infant mortality rate between 1990 and 2015?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

by investing in health care and food provision

Question 5

How does data related to life expectancy help demographers understand a country’s standard of living?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Populations with longer life expectancies tend to have more of their basic needs met.

Question 6

Which age group provides a demographer with information related to a country’s economic output?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

teenagers and adults ages 15 to 64

Question 7

Which demographic measurement would provide information about immigration?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

country of origin

Question 8

How does data related to literacy rate help demographers predict the economic welfare of a population?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

People who can read and write secure higher-paying jobs.

Question 9

What is the primary purpose of a population pyramid?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to compare inhabitants by age and gender

Question 10

What does a high growth rate indicate about a country?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The birth rate is higher than the death rate.

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