Unit 2 Quizs

What is overpopulation?

• A situation where the number of people exceeds the resources available for a decent standard of living.

• A condition where the population is evenly distributed across all regions.

• A phenomenon where the birth rate is lower than the death rate.

• A scenario where the environment can support an unlimited number of people.

What is the ecumene?

• A type of ecosystem found in urban areas.

• The ecumene describes areas occupied by permanent human habitation.

• A term used to describe temporary human settlements.

• A geographical region with no human activity.

What characterizes the four major population clusters?

• They are characterized by high-altitude terrain, arid soil, tropical climate, and distance from water bodies.

• They are characterized by low-lying terrain, fertile soil, temperate climate, and proximity to oceans or rivers.

• They are characterized by mountainous terrain, poor soil, polar climate, and isolation from major water sources.

• They are characterized by flat terrain, sandy soil, desert climate, and proximity to urban areas.

How has Brazil's migration pattern changed over the past half century?

• The interior areas now have net in-migration, while the coastal areas have net out-migration.

• Coastal areas are experiencing a surge in population while interior areas are declining.

• There has been no significant change in migration patterns over the past fifty years.

• Both coastal and interior areas are experiencing net out-migration.

What is the difference between interregional and intraregional migration?

• Interregional migration is movement within the same region, while intraregional migration is movement from one region of a country to another.

• Interregional migration is movement from one region of a country to another, while intraregional migration is movement within the same region.

• Interregional migration refers to international migration, while intraregional migration refers to domestic migration.

• Interregional migration is a type of seasonal migration, while intraregional migration is permanent.

Where did most new migrants to the U.S. come from after World War II?

• Europe and Africa

• Asia and Latin America

• Australia and New Zealand

• Canada and the Caribbean

What is agricultural density?

• The total number of crops produced per hectare of land.

• The number of farmers per area of arable land, used as a measure of development.

• The ratio of livestock to arable land in a given area.

• The total area of farmland divided by the population of a region.

What defines a refugee?

• A person who voluntarily migrates for better economic opportunities.

• A person forced to migrate to another country to avoid conflict, violence, or persecution.

• A person who travels for tourism and leisure activities.

• A person who is displaced within their own country due to natural disasters.

What is the UN's population estimate for 2100?

• 9.5 billion

• 11.2 billion

• 8.3 billion

• 7.2 billion

What are Ravenstein's theories on the gender and age of migrants?

• Most long-distance migrants were male and young adults seeking job opportunities.

• Most long-distance migrants were female and elderly seeking family reunification.

• Most long-distance migrants were male and children seeking education.

• Most long-distance migrants were female and young adults seeking job opportunities.