Question 1

The concept of the past as a foreign country is based on the idea that:
A) there used to be fewer foreigners in the United States than there are now.
B) the boundaries of the country have changed over the past two hundred years.
C) the population structure and characteristics have changed over time. 3)
D) immigrants have dramatically changed the demographics of the United States.

Accepted Answer

A

Question 2

States that have a more liberal voting pattern are generally located _______ in the United States and are located ____ in Mexico:
A) in the middle states; in the northern states
B) on the coastal states; in the northern states
C) on the coasts; in the southern states
D) in the middle states; in the southern states

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

The United States accepts more immigrants than any other country in the world, but the country with the highest number of immigrants per person is:
A) Canada.
B) Australia.
C) the United Kingdom.
D) France.

Accepted Answer

Canada has a high immigration rate per capita, welcoming a significant number of immigrants relative to its population size. This is part of its policy to counteract an aging population and labor market needs.

Question 4

Demographics are used in business marketing principally to accomplish the following:
A) Predict changes in the age structure
B) Find the people who will buy a given product
C) Avoid expensive litigation related to discrimination
D) Reposition declining industries

Accepted Answer

Demographics help businesses identify and target specific groups of consumers who are most likely to purchase their products, allowing for more effective marketing strategies.

Question 5

Population structure is defined as:
A) how many people there are in a given place.
B) where people are located and why.
C) how many males and females there are of each age.
D) what people are like in a given place.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Population structure is defined as:
A) how many...

Question 6

One of the major demographic forces that is incendiary in the Middle East is:
A) the high maternal mortality rate.
B) high mortality from violent causes.
C) refugees leaving the area.
D) the impact of the youth bulge.

Accepted Answer

The impact of the youth bulge, which refers to the large proportion of young people in the population, is a major demographic force in the Middle East. This results in a high demand for jobs and resources, and can lead to social unrest and conflict if not properly addressed.

Question 7

Globalization is rooted in demography most clearly as a result of:
A) migration from developing to richer nations.
B) low wage labor in rapidly growing developing nations.
C) the spread of transportation and communication technology.
D) the global increase in educational levels.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Globalization is rooted in demography most clearly...

Question 8

Geodemographics and spatial demography refer to the analysis of demographic data that does the following:
A) takes business uses of demography into account.
B) takes location of people being studied into account.
C) takes globalization into account.
D) takes Congressional apportionment into account.

Accepted Answer

Geodemographics and spatial demography focus on the analysis of demographic data with an emphasis on the geographical or spatial location of the population being studied.

Question 9

The PRIZM system used by Nielsen Claritas is a direct application of the concept of:
A) site selection demographics.
B) human resource demographics.
C) geodemographics.
D) investment demographics.

Accepted Answer

The PRIZM system is a geodemographic tool that classifies neighborhoods into segments based on demographic and lifestyle data, helping businesses understand consumer behaviors and target markets effectively.

Question 10

During the twentieth century, the average number of children born to women in the United States declined from____ to 2.1
A) 5.0
B) 4.5
C) 4.0
D) 3.5

Accepted Answer

The answer of During the twentieth century, the average number...

Question 11

The age group that is projected more quickly in the United States between 2010 and 2030 is:
A) 10-19
B) 40-49
C) 65-74
D) They are all projected to grow at the same rate.

Accepted Answer

The age group 65-74 is projected to grow more quickly due to the aging of the Baby Boomer generation, leading to a significant increase in the older population.

Question 12

Which of the following demographic characteristics would likely be of least importance in evaluating investments for their growth potential?
A) Rate of population growth
B) Absolute size of the population
C) Ethnic distribution of the population
D) Age structure

Accepted Answer

Ethnic distribution of the population is generally less directly related to investment growth potential compared to factors like population growth rate, size, and age structure, which more directly influence market size and economic activity.

Question 13

The demographic roots of violence in Sub-Saharan Africa are related especially to:
A) the high maternal mortality rate.
B) high mortality from violent causes.
C) refugees leaving the area.
D) the impact of the youth bulge.

Accepted Answer

The "youth bulge" refers to a high proportion of young people in the population, which can lead to increased competition for resources, unemployment, and potential for social unrest, contributing to violence.

Question 14

For the past few decades, the number of children born to Palestinian women has been about ____ times as many as have been born to Israeli women.
A) two
B) three
C) four
D) five

Accepted Answer

The fertility rate for Palestinian women has historically been about twice that of Israeli women, leading to approximately two times as many children born to Palestinian women compared to Israeli women.

Question 15

With reference to Europe, the "demographic time bomb" usually refers to:
A) the rapid growth of the Muslim population.
B) the impact of undocumented immigrants from sub-Saharan Africa.
C) low fertility leading to the demise of the nuclear family.
D) the rapid aging of the population.

Accepted Answer

The "demographic time bomb" in Europe typically refers to the rapid aging of the population, which poses challenges for economic growth, healthcare, and pension systems due to a shrinking workforce and increasing number of retirees.

Question 16

Which of the following demographic phenomena is apt to have the LEAST impact on decisions that school districts have to make?
A) Patterns of in- and -out migration
B) Changes in the age structure
C) Trends in fertility
D) Declines in the death rate

Accepted Answer

Declines in the death rate have the least direct impact on school districts because they primarily affect older populations, whereas the other factors directly influence the number of school-aged children.

Question 17

Population growth alone would not have had such a huge impact on the environment were it not for the accompanying fact that:
A) people have been living longer.
B) there has been an intensive increase in the use of resources.
C) the atmospheric conditions have been shifting.
D) humans have settled in increasingly vulnerable parts of the planet.

Accepted Answer

The intensive increase in the use of resources has amplified the environmental impact of population growth, as more resources are consumed and more waste is generated.

Question 18

During the twentieth century, life expectancy in the United States increased from about ____ to nearly 80.
A) 40
B) 50
C) 60
D) 70

Accepted Answer

Life expectancy in the United States increased from about 50 years at the beginning of the twentieth century to nearly 80 years by the end of the century.

Question 19

Which of the following is a constitutionally mandated reason for conducting a census in the United States?
A) Drawing of congressional district boundaries
B) Distribution of funds to counties based on population size
C) Apportionment of seats in the US Senate
D) Calculation of the percentage of the population that is eligible to vote

Accepted Answer

The US Constitution mandates a census every ten years to apportion seats in the House of Representatives among the states based on population.

Question 20

"Hatching, matching, and dispatching" is shorthand for the description of:
A) population processes.
B) population distribution.
C) population characteristics.
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

"Hatching, matching, and dispatching" refers to birth, marriage, and death, which are key components of population processes.

Quiz 1: Introduction to Demography

The concept of the past as a foreign country is based on the idea that:

States that have a more liberal voting pattern are generally located ___ in the United States and are located in Mexico:

The United States accepts more immigrants than any other country in the world, but the country with the highest number of immigrants per person is:

Demographics are used in business marketing principally to accomplish the following:

Population structure is defined as:

One of the major demographic forces that is incendiary in the Middle East is:

Globalization is rooted in demography most clearly as a result of:

Geodemographics and spatial demography refer to the analysis of demographic data that does the following:

The PRIZM system used by Nielsen Claritas is a direct application of the concept of:

During the twentieth century, the average number of children born to women in the United States declined from____ to 2.1

The age group that is projected more quickly in the United States between 2010 and 2030 is:

Which of the following demographic characteristics would likely be of least importance in evaluating investments for their growth potential?

The demographic roots of violence in Sub-Saharan Africa are related especially to:

For the past few decades, the number of children born to Palestinian women has been about ____ times as many as have been born to Israeli women.

With reference to Europe, the "demographic time bomb" usually refers to:

Which of the following demographic phenomena is apt to have the LEAST impact on decisions that school districts have to make?

Population growth alone would not have had such a huge impact on the environment were it not for the accompanying fact that:

During the twentieth century, life expectancy in the United States increased from about ____ to nearly 80.

Which of the following is a constitutionally mandated reason for conducting a census in the United States?

"Hatching, matching, and dispatching" is shorthand for the description of: