An Important Phenomenon That Is Changing the Population Distribution Everywhere

question 32

Multiple Choice

An important phenomenon that is changing the population distribution everywhere is the

• A) move to rural areas for simpler, safer living.
• B) urban-to-rural shift.
• C) increase in housing costs.
• D) rural-to-urban shift.
• E) rise in single parent families.

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Definitions:

Unemployment Rate

The figure showing unemployed individuals in the labor force who are searching for jobs actively.

Production Possibility Curve

A graphical representation that shows the maximum possible output combinations of two goods or services an economy can achieve when all resources are fully and efficiently utilized.

Literacy Rate

The percentage of people within a population who have the ability to read and write.

Production Possibilities Curve

A graphical representation that shows the maximum number of goods or services that can be produced within an economy given available resources and technology.