Population and Migration Quiz

What was the world's population in 1999?

• 8 billion

• 7 billion

• 6 billion

• 5 billion

Which factor is NOT mentioned as a reason for declining fertility rates?

• Climate change

• Economic opportunities

• Urbanization

• Education for women

How does increased education for women affect family size?

• Doubles family size

• Has no effect

• Decreases family size

• Increases family size

What is the average age for giving birth in the United States as mentioned?

• 25 years

• 28 years

• 30 years

• 32 years

How does improved healthcare affect infant mortality rates?

• Decreases them

• Increases them

• Doubles them

• Has no effect

What is the impact of family planning education on fertility rates?

• Increases fertility rates

• Decreases fertility rates

• Doubles fertility rates

• Has no effect

What type of government policies can directly impact a country's birth rate?

• Pronatalist policies

• Cultural policies

• Economic policies

• Environmental policies

According to Ravenstein's laws, who are most likely to migrate for economic reasons?

• Elderly

• Young adults

• Children

• Middle-aged adults

What is a common migration pattern according to Ravenstein?

• Urban to rural

• Country to country

• Rural to urban

• City to city

What is the effect of migration on large urban areas?

• No effect

• Increases population

• Doubles population

• Decreases population