Quiz on Demographic Data

1. 1. The total number of people living in a specific area at a particular time is

• community
• settlement
• population
• demographic

2. 2. The study of the population to determine its characteristics such as size, composition, structure and distribution is known as

• demography
• geography
• anthropology
• sociology

3. 3. Which of the following statement BEST describes 'population density'

• The total number of people living in a country at a particular time

• The average number of people per square mile in a country

• The number of births per year per thousand of population

• The number of people that a country's resources can support

4. 4. Which of the following characteristics of a population would be recorded as demographic information

• Marital status, travel history, shoe size
• Favorite food, hobbies, pet ownership
• Age, gender, income, education level, and ethnicity.
• Height, weight, hair color

4. 5. Barbados has a population of 282, 517 people occupying an area of 432 square km whilst has approximately 1,500, 000 with a area of 5,128 square kilometer. State how which these countries differ

• Both countries have the same land area.
• Barbados has a larger population than the other country.
• 1. Population density: Barbados has a higher population density than the larger country. 2. Land area: Barbados has a smaller land area compared to the larger country.
• Barbados has a lower population density than the other country.

6. 6. Why is demographic information needed by policy makers?

• To analyze weather patterns and their effects on agriculture.
• To collect tax information from citizens.
• To determine the best locations for new businesses.
• Demographic information is needed to understand population characteristics and inform effective policy decisions.