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1.

Poverty and Inequality: In the poorest countries around the world, what percentage of a family income is spent on food?
- A.
  
  90%
- B.
  
  50%
- C.
  
  30%
- D.
  
  20%
Correct Answer
B. 50%

Explanation
Answer: B.Many families in the poorest countries spend more than half their income on food. In the poorest countries, extreme poverty, food insecurity, inequality, high death rates, and high birth rates are linked in a vicious cycle. Reducing poverty by investing in health and education, especially for women and girls, can break this cycle.

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Women and Girls: When it comes to equality, men and women have equal access to:
- A.
  
  Land
- B.
  
  Jobs
- C.
  
  Policy making
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
D. None of the above

Explanation
Answer: D. None of the Above. Women continue to face widespread discrimination. Laws, customs and societal trends often deny women and girls the right to schooling, to own land, inherit property, get credit, receive training or move up in their field of work. Achieving gender equality will require the support of men, who exercise most of the power in these areas.

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Young People: Nearly 50% of the world’s population is under 25 years of age. Which of the following trends are impacting this age group
- A.
  
  High rates of HIV infections
- B.
  
  Early marriage
- C.
  
  Unemployment
- D.
  
  All of the above.
Correct Answer
D. All of the above.

Explanation
Answer: D. All of the Above: As parents and teachers of our next generation, when young people can claim their right to health, education and decent working conditions they become a powerful forced for future generations. In the meantime:
• 40% of new HIV infections are among young people age 15-24;
• 50 million adolescent girls age 15-19 years old are married.
• Every year, 16 million adolescent girls become mothers.
• The unemployment rate for young adults is three times higher than the average adult unemployment rate worldwide.

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Reproductive Health & Rights: How many women around the world want but do not have access to modern, effective contraception?
- A.
  
  0
- B.
  
  100 thousand
- C.
  
  215 million
- D.
  
  500 million
Correct Answer
C. 215 million

Explanation
Answer: C. Some 215 million women in developing countries lack access to effective contraception and health education. Meanwhile development assistance for contraception has stalled at US $400 million a year, 50% below 1995 levels. Voluntary family planning programs provide women contraception and health services. These programs save women’s lives and give them an opportunity to create a better future for themselves and their families.

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Environment: How can we protect resources for future generations?
- A.
  
  Reduce consumption and greenhouse gas emissions
- B.
  
  Improve access to contraception
- C.
  
  Greater social equity
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above

Explanation
Answer: D. All of the above. Rising expectations put more pressure on the earth, and it will require everyone to adopt more efficient, greener ways to ensure lives of health and dignity. Demands for water, land, food, and energy will grow as our population increases. To protect these vital resources for future generations, we must reduce wasteful consumption and improve access to contraception for all who wish to use it.

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Ageing: The average life expectancy worldwide is:
- A.
  
  55
- B.
  
  69
- C.
  
  73
- D.
  
  82
Correct Answer
B. 69

Explanation
Answer: B. 69. Average life expectancy worldwide has increased by 20 years since 1950, from 48 to 69 years today. Meanwhile, the death rate has steadily declined, as medical breakthroughs and access to sanitation and health care have saved millions of lives. Population trends globally show lower fertility and longer lives. This presents new challenges related to economic growth, health care and personal security as people age. Today, 4 out of 54 adults of retirement age or older have no retirement income from pension or government programs.

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Urbanization: True or false: Most cities in the developing world will double in size by 2025?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Answer: True. By 2025 the world will have 8 more mega cities. Almost all future population growth in the next 40 years will be absorbed by cities of the developing world, which are unprepared for such rapid expansion. Cities concentrate poverty but also provide the best means of escaping it.

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Counting on one another: On October 31,2011 our world population is expected to reach a new milestone. By the end of this year, how many people will be living on our planet and counting on one another?
- A.
  
  7 million
- B.
  
  70 million
- C.
  
  7 billion
- D.
  
  70 billion
Correct Answer
C. 7 billion

Explanation
Answer: C. The World’s population will top 7 billion people by the end of the year. 7 billion brings with it many opportunities and challenges but most of all we see it as a call to action for all of us to come together as a global community. We hope that you consider joining a worldwide movement http://www.7billionactions.org to learn how each one of us is working towards a healthy future and planet.

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Population Trivia Questions And Facts: Quiz!

Poverty and Inequality: In the poorest countries around the world, what percentage of a family income is spent on food?

Women and Girls: When it comes to equality, men and women have equal access to:

Young People: Nearly 50% of the world’s population is under 25 years of age. Which of the following trends are impacting this age group

Reproductive Health & Rights: How many women around the world want but do not have access to modern, effective contraception?

Environment: How can we protect resources for future generations?

Ageing: The average life expectancy worldwide is:

Urbanization: True or false: Most cities in the developing world will double in size by 2025?

Counting on one another: On October 31, 2011 our world population is expected to reach a new milestone. By the end of this year, how many people will be living on our planet and counting on one another?

Counting on one another: On October 31,2011 our world population is expected to reach a new milestone. By the end of this year, how many people will be living on our planet and counting on one another?