Batch 2023 Prelims Flashcards

1
Q

This demographic measure refers to the number of individuals of a species per unit area or volume at a given time:

A

Population density

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2
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What term refers to an individual moving to another country to live there permanently?

A

Immigration

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3
Q

A population with a broad base indicates that the birth rate is:

A

High

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4
Q

Which type of population pyramid has an equal number of population proportions for all age groups?

A

Stationary

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5
Q

If a population pyramid resembles a triangle. The population growth is said to be:

A

Rapid

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6
Q

If a population pyramid has concave sides, this indicates a:

A

High death rate

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7
Q

A population pyramid with a narrow apex (top) suggests that the life expectancy for this specific population is:

A

Low

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8
Q

When the age-sex pyramid resembles a column rather than a pyramid, this means that the population growth is:

A

Zero

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9
Q

Which demographic change is defined by a lower death rate and rapid population growth?

A

Transitional

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10
Q

Which term refers to the potential reproductive capacity of a female?

A

Fecundity

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11
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Which term refers to the maximum time period a human being could reach under optimal living conditions?

A

Life span

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12
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Which demographic measure compares the number of dependents with the number of economically productive people in a given population?

A

Dependency Ratio

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