Demographics term 2 Flashcards

(45 cards)

1
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What is life expectancy?

A

The average number of years a person is expected to live based on current mortality rates.

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True or False: Life expectancy is the same for all countries.

A

False

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3
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What does GDP stand for?

A

Gross Domestic Product

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4
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Fill in the blank: GDP measures the ________ of all goods and services produced in a country.

A

value

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5
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What is GDP per capita?

A

The GDP divided by the population of a country, indicating the average economic output per person.

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6
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Which factor can significantly affect population density?

A

Geographic area size

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7
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True or False: Population distribution refers to how people are spread across a given area.

A

True

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8
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What is the formula for calculating population density?

A

Population divided by land area.

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9
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Fill in the blank: Higher GDP per capita typically indicates a ________ standard of living.

A

higher

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10
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Which region typically has the highest life expectancy?

A

Developed countries

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11
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What does a high population density indicate about a region?

A

It has a large number of people living in a small area.

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12
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True or False: Life expectancy can be influenced by healthcare quality.

A

True

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13
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What is one major factor influencing GDP?

A

Level of industrialization

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14
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Fill in the blank: Population ________ can lead to overcrowding in urban areas.

A

growth

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15
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What is a common measure of population distribution?

A

Urban vs. rural population percentages

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16
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True or False: Countries with high GDP per capita always have low population density.

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False

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17
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What is the relationship between GDP and economic growth?

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Higher GDP often indicates stronger economic growth.

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18
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Fill in the blank: A country with a large population but low GDP per capita may have ________ economic challenges.

A

significant

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19
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What demographic trend can lead to increased life expectancy?

A

Declining infant mortality rates

20
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What is a characteristic of countries with low population density?

A

Large land area with fewer inhabitants.

21
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True or False: Population density can impact environmental sustainability.

22
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What is one implication of high population density in cities?

A

Increased demand for housing and services.

23
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Fill in the blank: GDP is often used to compare the economic performance of ________.

24
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What does a declining life expectancy trend indicate?

A

Potential health crises or worsening living conditions.

25
True or False: Rural areas typically have higher population densities than urban areas.
False
26
What is one challenge of measuring GDP per capita?
It may not accurately reflect income distribution.
27
Fill in the blank: Population ________ can affect resource allocation and policy making.
distribution
28
What is the significance of life expectancy in public health?
It serves as an indicator of overall health and well-being.
29
What is an example of a country with a high GDP per capita?
Luxembourg
30
True or False: Economic stability can influence population growth rates.
True
31
What does it mean if a population is aging?
A higher proportion of older individuals in the population.
32
Fill in the blank: Areas with high population density may experience ________ issues.
infrastructure
33
What is a common cause of increased GDP?
Technological advancements
34
True or False: Life expectancy can vary significantly within a country.
True
35
What is one way to improve life expectancy?
Enhancing access to healthcare.
36
Fill in the blank: Population ________ refers to how populations are spread across different areas.
distribution
37
What is the impact of urbanization on population density?
It typically increases population density in cities.
38
True or False: GDP includes only the production of goods.
False
39
Relationship between health and wealth
Generally, the higher a country's GDP per capita, the higher their life expectancy
40
What is one effect of high GDP on a country's population?
Improved living standards and health outcomes.
41
Fill in the blank: Population ________ can inform government policies on resource allocation.
density
42
What is a potential downside of high population density?
Increased competition for resources.
43
True or False: Life expectancy is solely determined by genetics.
False
44
What can be a consequence of low GDP per capita?
Higher poverty rates.
45
Fill in the blank: Countries with higher life expectancy often invest in ________.
healthcare