Demographic Characteristics: Uncover the Makeup of the US Population

Question 1

How does an aging population impact the US economy?

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Decreases the labor force

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Increases healthcare costs

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Boosts consumer spending

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Strengthens the social security system

Question 2

What are the potential long-term effects of the aging US population on society?

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Increased healthcare costs, labor shortages, and pension strain

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Increased healthcare costs only

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Labor shortages and pension strain only

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Increased healthcare costs and labor shortages only

Question 3

Which state has the largest population in the United States?

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California

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Texas

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New York

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Florida

Question 4

Approximately what percentage of the US population identifies as non-Hispanic white?

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62%

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56%

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68%

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74%

Question 5

Which US state has the highest percentage of foreign-born residents?

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New York

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California

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Texas

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Florida

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT considered a major demographic characteristic of the US population?

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Occupation distribution

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Age structure

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Gender balance

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Racial and ethnic diversity

Question 7

The term 'baby boomers' refers to individuals born during which period?

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1946-1964

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1965-1980

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1981-1996

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1997-2012

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences educational attainment?

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Birth order

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Socioeconomic background

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Gender

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Geographic location

Question 9

How does immigration primarily influence the demographic characteristics of the United States?

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Immigration contributes to population growth, diversifies the workforce, and enriches cultural diversity.

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Immigration leads to a decline in population and a smaller workforce, while promoting cultural uniformity.

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Immigration mainly affects the age distribution of the US population, with little impact on workforce participation or cultural identity.

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Immigration reduces population mobility, shrinks the workforce, and promotes cultural assimilation.

Question 10

Which racial/ethnic group constitutes the majority of the US population?

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White

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Black or African American

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Hispanic or Latino

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Asian

Question 11

What term describes the percentage of a population under 18 years of age?

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Child dependency ratio

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Age dependency ratio

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Youth dependency ratio

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Geriatric dependency ratio

Question 12

Which group typically exhibits the highest educational attainment in the United States?

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Asian Americans

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African American males

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White females

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Hispanic or Latino immigrants

Question 13

What is the primary driver of the increasing diversity in the US population?

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Increased immigration rates

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Decreased mortality rates

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Higher birth rates

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Improved healthcare

Question 14

What term describes the movement of people from rural to urban areas?

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Urbanization

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Migration

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Suburbanization

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Gentrification

Question 15

What term describes the average number of children born to each woman in a population?

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Fertility rate

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Mortality rate

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Life expectancy

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Birth rate

Question 16

Analyze the provided population pyramid and identify the age structure it most closely represents:

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Expanding

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Stationary

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Contracting

Question 17

Which state in the United States has the highest number of people living in each square mile?

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New Jersey

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Texas

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Florida

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California

Question 18

Which factors have contributed to the decrease in birth rates in the United States?

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Increased cost of raising children

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More women working outside the home

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Changed views on family size

Question 19

How do demographic characteristics shape the creation and execution of social policies?

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They help pinpoint the unique needs and challenges of different population groups.

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They have no bearing on social policy decisions.

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They only apply to healthcare-related policies.

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They are only taken into account when policies are designed for the elderly.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT considered a demographic characteristic in Human Geography?

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Political affiliation

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Age structure

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Gender balance

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Racial diversity

Question 21

What is the term for the ratio of males to females in a population?

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Gender ratio

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Age ratio

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Educational ratio

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Racial ratio

Question 22

How does the demographic transition model relate to demographic characteristics?

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It explains the changes in age structure and fertility rates

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It predicts the future population size

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It helps identify areas with high population growth

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It has no relation to demographic characteristics

Question 23

Which of the following accurately describes the current age structure of the US population?

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An aging population with a declining birth rate and increasing life expectancy

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A rapidly growing population with a large proportion of young people

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A stable population with a balanced age distribution

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A population with a majority of individuals over the age of 65

Question 24

What does the term 'gender balance' refer to in population studies?

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The ratio of males to females in a population

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The average number of children born to each gender

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The distribution of income and wealth between genders

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The educational attainment levels of different genders

Question 25

How does immigration influence population growth and the diversity of the population?

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Increases population growth and diversifies the population's makeup.

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Decreases population growth and makes the population more similar.

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Primarily affects cities and has little impact on the country's overall population growth.

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Has no effect on population growth or the population's makeup.

Question 26

How do demographic characteristics differ across US regions, and what factors contribute to these variations?

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A. Social and economic conditions vary across regions, leading to differences in demographic characteristics.

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B. Climate and geography have no influence on a region's demographic characteristics.

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C. Government policies do not affect demographic characteristics.

Question 27

As the US population ages, which social policy area will likely need the most adjustments?

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Healthcare

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Education

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Housing

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Transportation

Question 28

In demographic research, it's crucial to protect the privacy of individuals. Explain the ethical obligations researchers have to safeguard this sensitive information.

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Obtain informed consent from participants.

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Collect only essential data.

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Implement strong data security measures.

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Make raw data publicly available.

Question 29

Which limitation is associated with using administrative records for demographic data collection?

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Limited scope of information

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High accuracy due to mandatory reporting

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Low cost and easy accessibility

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Large sample size

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the US population's age structure?

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High birth rates

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Increasing dependency ratio

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Large elderly population

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Median age is around 38 years

Question 31

What is the most attained educational level in the US?

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High school diploma

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Associate's degree

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Bachelor's degree

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Master's degree

Question 32

According to the latest census data, which racial group constitutes the largest minority population in the US?

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Hispanics

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African Americans

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Asian Americans

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Native Americans

Question 33

Which statement about the gender balance in the US is accurate?

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There are slightly more females than males.

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There are significantly more males than females.

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The gender balance is perfectly equal.

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There is a significant gender gap in educational attainment.

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a key demographic characteristic typically studied in human geography?

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Political affiliation

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Educational attainment

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Age structure

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Racial diversity

Question 35

The proportion of a population aged 65 or older is known as its:

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Aged dependency ratio

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Racial diversity

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Gender balance

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Youth dependency ratio

Question 36

One potential consequence of a rapidly aging population is:

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Increased strain on healthcare systems

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Increased political instability

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Boosted economic growth

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Improved educational opportunities

Question 37

In demography, a 'cohort' refers to:

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A group of individuals born within a specific time period

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A group of individuals with similar occupations

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A group of individuals living in the same geographic area

Question 38

Which of the following is a common method for collecting demographic data?

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Census

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Focus groups

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Literature review

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Qualitative interviews

Question 39

The scientific study of human populations is known as:

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Demography

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Anthropology

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Sociology

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Economics

Question 40

Which of the following does NOT influence demographic characteristics?

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Political beliefs

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Cultural background

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Educational attainment

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Racial diversity

Question 41

Which of the following is a consequence of an aging population?

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Increased healthcare costs

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Increased birth rates

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Increased workforce participation

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Increased immigration rates

Question 42

What is the primary reason for the increase in life expectancy in the US?

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Advancements in medical technology and healthcare

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Reduced infant mortality rates

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Increased physical activity levels

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Improved nutrition and sanitation

Question 43

What is the primary source of demographic data in the US?

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US Census Bureau

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National Center for Health Statistics

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Bureau of Labor Statistics

Question 44

Which demographic trend in the United States poses the biggest challenge for the healthcare system?

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The increasing number of older adults

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Decreasing birth rates

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Rising immigration numbers

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More people living in cities

Question 45

Which region in the United States has the largest percentage of Hispanic/Latinx people?

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The Southwest

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The Southeast

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The Northeast

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The Midwest

Question 46

The US Census happens every ten years. What is its main purpose?

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To count the population and gather information for government planning

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To track how the economy is doing

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To measure the quality of education

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To study the impact on the environment

Question 47

Which of these is NOT a major reason for the changing ethnic makeup of the US?

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Declining birth rates among minority groups

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Marriages between people of different races

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Immigration from other countries

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Changes in how race is categorized

Question 48

How does 'population density' affect the planning of things like roads and housing in an area?

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Areas with more people need more resources like transportation and housing

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Areas with fewer people need more infrastructure investment

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Population density only affects rural areas

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It doesn't really affect planning

Question 49

What has the biggest impact on how fast a population grows?

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The difference between how many people are born and how many die

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How many natural resources are available

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How strong the economy is

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How much the government spends on healthcare

Question 50

If an area has a lot of young people, what is it likely to experience?

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A high number of births and potential for future population increase

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A higher average age

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Not enough skilled workers

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A decrease in economic activity

Question 51

What is the connection between education levels and other demographic factors in the US?

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Education levels are often linked to factors like income, ethnicity, and where people live

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Education levels have no connection to other demographic factors

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Education levels are only influenced by the quality of schools

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Education levels are mainly determined by individual effort, not demographics