1. When geographers describe the world’s four population clusters, which of the following is NOT among their common features?

Question

A.
low elevation

B.
temperate climate

C.
fertile soil

D.
stable governance

E.
proximity to the ocean

2.A geographer is researching sustainability in a region with an emphasis on the food supply. Which methods of calculating population density would this researcher want to compare in her analysis? Select the two correct answers.

A.
arithmetic density and agricultural distribution

B.
physiological density and arithmetic density

C.
arithmetic density and agricultural density

D.
physiological density and agricultural density

E.
agricultural density and physiological distribution

3.Examine the figure. Which of the following statements accurately represents a conclusion that could be drawn from the figure in considering the relationship between the world’s population in 1950 and the world’s population in 2015?

A.
The world entered Stage 3 of the demographic transition during this period.

B.
The world’s population tripled during this period.

C.
The world’s population grew rapidly, then slowed.

D.
The world entered Stage 4 of the demographic transition during this period.

E.
The world’s population could no longer be accurately measured.

4.Which of the following is a result of China’s cultural preference for sons over daughters that also affects population?

A.
a change in China’s one child per family policy

B.
a shift in cultural attitude toward family rearing

C.
a surplus number of men who are unable to find women to marry

D.
the United Nations joining the conversation about gender inequality

E.
the government limiting the number of medical procedures allotted for pregnant women

5.Examine the population pyramid. The left side shows the distribution of males in the population, while the right side shows the distribution of females in the population. Which of the following statements accurately represents a conclusion that could be drawn from the figure?

A.
The Gambia has a significant number of missing females.

B.
The Gambia recently entered stage 3 of the demographic transition.

C.
The Gambia’s population is likely to increase significantly.

D.
The Gambia has a low maternal mortality rate (MMR).

E.
The Gambia has a low elderly support ratio.

6.Sex ratio helped geographers determine

A.
the strength of a country’s health-care system.

B.
that many female babies in India and China are missing.

C.
the number of women in the workforce compared to men.

D.
the countries that are risk for a heavy financial burden as the population ages.

E.
that more women in Asian and African countries die during child birth than in Europe.

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions:

1. D. stable governance
   While the other features (low elevation, temperate climate, fertile soil, proximity to the ocean) are commonly associated with population clusters, stable governance is not a geographic feature and doesn't directly describe the physical environment.

2. B. physiological density and arithmetic density
   These two methods measure population in relation to land area and the amount of arable land, which would be relevant for analyzing food supply and sustainability.

3. C. The world’s population grew rapidly, then slowed.
   This conclusion aligns with the trends typically observed in demographic transition models, where rapid growth is often followed by stabilization.

4. C. a surplus number of men who are unable to find women to marry
   This has been a significant consequence of China’s cultural preference for sons, leading to demographic imbalances.

5. A. The Gambia has a significant number of missing females.
   A population pyramid showing a disparity in gender distribution often indicates the presence of missing females, which can be due to various factors, including societal preferences and health issues.

6. B. that many female babies in India and China are missing.
   The sex ratio has been used to identify significant disparities in the number of females to males in certain countries, highlighting social issues such as gender-selective practices.

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