Question

8 multiple choice 2 points
the majority of chinas population is in the eastern third of the country because in this area
there is an abundance of lumber for building
there is fertile soil for farming
the people are at a safe distance from the soviet union
there is less threat of natural catastrophes such as earthquakes
9 multiple choice 2 points
base your answer to the following question on the chart below and on your knowledge of social studies.
demographic indicators for china 2000 2025*
births per 1,000 population 16.0 12.0
deaths per 1,000 7.0 8.0
rate of natural increase (percent) 0.9 0.3
life expectancy at birth (years) 71.4 77.4
total fertility rate (per woman) 1.8 1.8
*projected
source: u.s. census bureau, international data base
which conclusion about the population of china between 2000 and 2025 can be drawn from the information provided by this chart?
the fertility rate of chinese women is expected to increase.
chinese life expectancy will likely decrease.
the rate of population growth is expected to decline.
by 2025, the birthrate in china will probably double.

Explanation:

Question 8

Step1: Analyze each option

• Option 1: Abundance of lumber is not the main reason for population concentration.
• Option 2: Fertile soil for farming (e.g., in the eastern plains like the North China Plain and the middle - lower Yangtze Plain) supports a large population as agriculture is the foundation for human settlement.
• Option 3: Distance from the Soviet Union is not a relevant factor for population distribution within China.
• Option 4: Eastern China is not free from natural catastrophes (e.g., floods in the Yangtze River basin).

Question 9

Step1: Analyze each option

• Option 1: The total fertility rate remains 1.8, so it is not expected to increase.
• Option 2: Life expectancy increases from 71.4 to 77.4, so it is not likely to decrease.
• Option 3: The rate of natural increase decreases from 0.9% to 0.3%, which means the rate of population growth is expected to decline.
• Option 4: The birth rate decreases from 16.0 per 1000 to 12.0 per 1000, so it will not double.

Answer:

Question 8: There is fertile soil for farming.
Question 9: The rate of population growth is expected to decline.