Question 1

Approximately how many women were estimated to be "missing" in China?

Accepted Answer

A)  20-30 million
B)  35-48 million
C)  44-50 million
D)  52-58 million

Question 2

The number of live births per 1000 people in the population per year is the

Accepted Answer

A)  hidden momentum of population growth.
B)  population growth rate.
C)  demographic transition.
D)  crude birth rate.

Question 3

Which of the following is a direct implication of the view that childbearing is an economic decision?

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A)  People will not have additional children unless they can earn a profit from doing so.
B)  Social factors have no effect on childbearing decisions.
C)  Compulsory education will increase fertility because educated children have the potential to earn higher salaries.
D)  Fertility should fall with improved opportunities for women to work in jobs outside the home.

Question 4

The world rate of population growth is closest to

Accepted Answer

A)  1%.
B)  2%.
C)  3%.
D)  4%.

Question 5

What are some of the differences between the population policies of China and India? What factors may have contributed to their success or failure?

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Question 6

Evidence suggests that population growth has negative effects on

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A)  economic growth.
B)  poverty reduction.
C)  environment.
D)  education.
E)  all of the above.

Question 7

Explain carefully the opportunity costs of a mother's time,what may lead these to change over time,and what effects these changes have on family decisions.

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