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Human Population Quiz #1

True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

(5 points) Throughout modern times, deaths due to wars did not offset the overall human population growth.
 

 2. 

(5 points) Poor, less-developed countries are experiencing rapid population growth.
 

 3. 

(5 points) In some countries, the economic value of having a large family to help provide labor and income is a reason people there have large families.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 4. 

(5 points) How many years did it take for the global human population to grow from 5 billion to 6 billion?
a.
150
b.
87
c.
21
d.
12
 

 5. 

(5 points) ‘First World’ is a term that can mean or reference:
a.
Developed Countries
c.
USSR and Allies
b.
Non-Developed Countries
d.
Non-Aligned Countries
 

 6. 

(5 points) Which of the following countries is NOT in the Top 5 in the world in current population?
a.
China
c.
USA
e.
Brazil
b.
Indonesia
d.
Bangladesh
 

Numeric Response
 

 7. 

(5 points) About _______% of the earth’s people live on 10% of the land.

 

Completion
Complete each statement.
 

 8. 

(5 points) ______________________ is the study of vital statistics about people such as births, deaths, distribution and population size.
 

 

Essay
 

 9. 

(10 points) List 10 reasons why many oppose population control?

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