_____ is the number of children a couple must have to ensure the population neither increases nor decreases, but the most useful measure for projecting future population change is _____.

Population momentum inherent in the populations of developing countries refers to the fact that:

An age structure diagram can be used to:

The term “demographic transition” refers to:

Which of the following is NOT a pronatalist pressure?

Which statement illustrates human overconsumption?

How has human population changed over time? What factors account for this change?

Compare and contrast different tactics to reduce population growth. What are the method, effectiveness, drawbacks, and cultural constraints (why a particular method might not be appropriate everywhere) of each?

What is a demographic transition and why is it considered important for human populations? Where have demographic transitions yet to occur and what can we predict about whether these countries will make this transition?

Some countries like Japan are dealing with large aging populations, while others like Niger are dealing with large numbers of youth. Why does such a demographic divide exist and what problems arise in populations that are either “very young” or “mature”?