AP Human Geography Unit 2 Quiz - Demographic Transition, Migration, and Population Pyramids Review

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AP Human Geography Unit 2 quiz with 21 multiple-choice questions and an answer explanations section. Topics include crude birth and death rates, demographic transition model stages, push and pull factors, intervening opportunities and obstacles, Ravenstein’s Law of Migration, transhumance, migration attraction to larger cities, natalist policies, and population pyramid interpretations. Answer explanations provide brief reasoning for each selected option, emphasizing how economic, social, political, and environmental factors influence migration patterns and demographic change.

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AP Human Geography Unit 2 Quiz 1. What is a factor that leads to lower crude death rates? A. Improvements in medical technology B. Improvements in education C. Pro-Natalist Policies D. All of the above 2. What is an example of a push factor? A. Unemployment B. Discrimination C. Natural Disaster D. All of the above 3. India has falling CBR and CDR; what stage of the demographic transition model is this country in? A. Stage 1 B. Stage 4 C. Stage 3 D. Stage 2 4. What is an example of an intervening opportunity? A. Jobs in a closer location B. Quotas C. Prohibitive Costs D. Both A and B 5. What is a possible negative effect of migration on the native population? A. Cultural diversity B. Decreased salaries C. Less job availability D. All of the above 6. What is an example of a pull factor? A. Low tax rates B. Freedom of religion C. Arable land D. All of the above 7. Why is Malthusian’s Theory incorrect in modern times? A. It doesn't take into account of the demographic transition model B. It doesn't take into account of developing and developed countries C. It doesn't take into account of technology D. All of the above 8. What is an example of an intervening obstacle? A. Ocean crossing B. Fair laws C. Lottery D. None of the above 9. Ravenstein's Law of Migration states that women are more likely to move while men are more likely to move . A. Internationally, Internally B. Internally, Internationally C. Rural areas, Urban areas D. Urban areas, Rural areas 10. In what type of migration are livestock led to highland areas in summer and lowland areas in winter months? A. Transnational migration B. Herding C. Pastoral Nomadism migration D. Transhumance 11. Which model states that more people will be attracted to larger cities? A. Multiple Nuclei Model B. Gravity Model C. Central Place Theory D. Concentric Zone Model 12. What natalist policies have China and Finland created? A. Pro-natalist, Anti-natalist B. Anti-natalist, Anti-natalist C. Anti-natalist, Pro-natalist D. Pro-natalist, Pro-natalist 13. Which of the following are Ravenstein's Law of Migration? A. I, II and IV B. I and IV C. I, III and IV D. I, II, III and IV 14. Which stage of the demographic transition model does the Industrial Revolution occur in? A. Stage 1 B. Stage 3 C. Stage 4 D. Stage 2 15. If a population pyramid has a wide base and narrow head it is _______. A. Growing rapidly B. Population declining C. Growth is slowing D. Growing slowly 16. If a country was more agrarian and hunter based, what stage of the demographic transition model is it? A. Stage 4 B. Stage 3 C. Stage 1 D. Stage 2 17. Asylum seekers mainly seek refuge from another country due to mainly ________ reasons. A. Economic B. Social C. Political D. Cultural 18. What are the areas of permanent settlement on the Earth created by humans called? A. Transhumance B. Ecumene C. Remittances D. None of the above 19. If a population pyramid’s middle section is the widest it is . A. Growth is slowing B. Growing slowly C. Population decline D. None of the above 20. Guest workers are temporary migrants who often send . A. Enclaves B. Gerrymanders C. Metes D. Remittances 21. What term describes people who are highly educated leaving their country and going to others in order to make more money? A. Ecumene B. Immigration C. Brain Drain D. None of the above Explanations 1. The answer is A because improvements in medical technology drastically reduced many common, deathly illnesses which leads to a lower CDR. 2. The answer is D because all of the answer choices are push factors. Unemployment is an economic push factor as people need a source of income to be able to live so this can push them to other areas where jobs are available for them. Discrimination can be social and political factor. If ther

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What question topics are covered in the Unit 2 quiz?

The quiz covers crude birth/death rates, the demographic transition model, push/pull factors in migration, intervening opportunities and obstacles, Ravenstein’s migration laws, transhumance, and interpreting population pyramids.

How does the quiz define push vs. pull factors?

Push factors are conditions that drive people away from their current location, while pull factors attract people to a new location. The explanations connect economic, social, political, and environmental reasons to each category.

What does a population pyramid with a wide base and narrow top indicate?

A wide base and narrow head indicate rapid growth, as the question links the shape to a growing population trend.

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