Chapter 7

Question 1

Is the interdisciplinary study of human populations. It deals with social characteristics of the population and their development through time.

Answer 1

Demography

Question 2

The term used to describe the rapid and dramatic rise in the world population that has occured over the last few hundred years.

Answer 2

Population explosion

Question 3

It was predicted that the world’s population will increase from 6.23 billion people in 2000 to ________ in 2050.

Answer 3

9.3 billion

Question 4

In the Philippines, it is projected to increase to ______ by 2050.

Answer 4

149.8 million

Question 5

Is at the root of virtually all of the worlds environmental problems.

Answer 5

Human population growth

Question 6

Measure of the biologically productive land and water needed to support each person

Answer 6

Ecological footprint

Question 7

In the developing world, the most important factors necessary to lower population growth rates are _______ and _________.

Answer 7

Democracy and social justice

Question 8

The two most populous countries of the world.

Answer 8

India and China

Question 9

Refers to the whole number of inhabitants occupying an area, continually modified by increases and losses.

Answer 9

Human Population

Question 10

The Philippines ranks ____ among the most overpopulated countries in the world.

Answer 10

14th