Understanding Population Patterns and Changes

What is a population?

• A group of people living in different countries
• A group of animals in a zoo
• A group of people living in the same area
• A collection of plants in a garden

Which factor can cause population growth?

• High death rate
• Low birth rate
• Immigration
• Increased pollution

What is urbanization?

• Moving from cities to rural areas
• The increase in the number of people living in cities
• The reduction of city populations
• Building more farms

Which of the following is an effect of population decline?

• More schools being built
• Increase in available jobs
• More crowded cities
• Expansion of public transport

What does the term "birth rate" refer to?

• The number of deaths in a year
• The number of births per 1,000 people in a year
• The number of people moving to a country
• The number of schools built in a year

Why might people emigrate from a country?

• Job opportunities
• War or conflict
• Good weather
• Abundant wildlife

Which of the following is an example of a push factor?

• High-quality education
• Political instability
• Job opportunities
• Peaceful environment

How can technology affect population patterns?

• By increasing natural resources
• By reducing birth rates
• By improving healthcare
• By causing natural disasters

What is a demographic trend?

• The movement of animals
• A predictable pattern in population changes
• The growth of cities
• The decline of rural areas

Which continent is experiencing the fastest population growth?

• Europe
• Antarctica
• Africa
• North America