A. demography
B. poor contraception
C. population density
D. political organization
Related Mcqs:
- World overpopulation could be prevented by_________________?
A. zero population growth worldwide
B. the elimination of the demographic transition
C. natural change
D. a return to preindustrial medicine - Overpopulation can result in________________?
A. higher literacy
B. environmental damage
C. price stability
D. increased public services - The number of births in a population in relation to every 1000 women of childbearing age in a year is called the________________?
A. birthrate
B. fertility rate
C. population pyramid
D. population growth rate - One of the functions of public policy is to________________?
A. mediate among conflicting economic goals
B. plan to ensure the correct mix of supply and demand
C. ensure that everyone is a sinner in the economy
D. none of the above - Scientific research relates to________________?
A. controlled inquiry
B. relationships among variables
C. consideration of independent and dependent variables
D. all of the above - The chief function of interest group is to________________?
A. provide group representation above and beyond that provided by our elected officials in Congress
B. provide geographic representation
C. bring into the open obscure problems to be solved
D. choose candidates for political office - Stratification systems tend to________________?
A. differentiate among people within societies
B. equalize the status of people in a society
C. oppress children and the old
D. create conflict between old and young - The “feminization of poverty ” refers to________________?
A. the fact that most men are rich
B. an equal number of men and women being poor now
C. the fact that female-headed households are usually poor
D. the fact that women are more blessed than men in spite of poverty - Functionalists approach the state as a tool to________________?
A. maintain order
B. protect the privileged few
C. protect private property
D. maintain the state of nature - The fact that pizza is now a popular American food is due to________________?
A. cultural lag
B. technological innovation
C. cultural diffusion
D. sociocultural drift