Human Population (Grade 11 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Quizzes
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Approximately how long ago did humans evolve as a species?
Approximately how long ago did humans evolve as a species?
200,000 years ago
What is the current global human population?
What is the current global human population?
Over 8 billion people
Which three main factors drove human exponential population growth?
Which three main factors drove human exponential population growth?
Agricultural, medical, technological
What characterises an expanding population pyramid?
What characterises an expanding population pyramid?
Wide base, narrow top, high birth rates
Which countries typically have declining population pyramids?
Which countries typically have declining population pyramids?
UK, Japan, Denmark, Italy
What is a key feature of a stable population pyramid?
What is a key feature of a stable population pyramid?
Pre-reproductive ≈ reproductive individuals
What was South Africa's average fecundity rate in 1955?
What was South Africa's average fecundity rate in 1955?
6.05 children per woman
What was South Africa's life expectancy in 2016?
What was South Africa's life expectancy in 2016?
60 years
What is a census used for in population studies?
What is a census used for in population studies?
Counting all individuals in a region
Which factor can regulate human population sizes?
Which factor can regulate human population sizes?
Wars and conflicts