#1
What is the current world population as of 2022?
7.5 billion
ExplanationThe estimated global population count in 2022.
#2
What is the term for the movement of people into a country or region?
Immigration
ExplanationImmigration is the influx of people into a specific area.
#3
Which region has the highest population growth rate?
Africa
ExplanationAfrica experiences the highest population growth rate globally.
#4
Which factor is often associated with population decline in a region?
Low fertility rates
ExplanationPopulation decline is commonly associated with low fertility rates.
#5
Which demographic stage is characterized by decreasing birth rates and low death rates?
Stage 3
ExplanationDemographic transition Stage 3: Decreasing birth rates and low death rates.
#6
Which country has the highest population density?
Monaco
ExplanationMonaco has the highest number of people per unit area.
#7
What is the replacement-level fertility rate for a stable population?
2.0
ExplanationA fertility rate of 2.0 is required for a population to replace itself.
#8
Which factor is a key driver of population aging in developed countries?
Low fertility rates
ExplanationPopulation aging in developed countries is driven by low fertility rates.
#9
In demographic transition theory, which stage is characterized by low birth and death rates?
Stage 4
ExplanationDemographic transition Stage 4: Low birth and death rates.
#10
What is the term for a sudden, widespread increase in the number of cases of a particular disease in a population?
Epidemic
ExplanationAn epidemic is a sudden, widespread increase in the occurrence of a disease.
#11
Which demographic stage is characterized by both high birth and death rates?
Stage 1
ExplanationStage 1 of demographic transition with high birth and death rates.
#12
What is the demographic dividend?
An increase in the working-age population
ExplanationDemographic dividend refers to economic benefits from a larger working-age population.
#13
What is the dependency ratio?
The ratio of working-age population to dependent population
ExplanationThe dependency ratio measures the burden on the working-age population to support dependents.
#14
What is the concept of 'demographic momentum' in population dynamics?
The tendency of a population to continue growing even after fertility declines
ExplanationDemographic momentum is the sustained population growth despite declining fertility.
#15
What is the concept of 'population pyramid' used to represent?
Population age distribution
ExplanationPopulation pyramid illustrates the age distribution within a population.