Test on European Demographic Trends and Transitions
European Demographic Trends & Transitions: Student Guide
Test: European demography overview, European demographic history, European political geography, European demographic trends, European population structure, European population dynamics, Migration in Europe, Fertility and family — European trends, Fertility and family — Timing and age patterns, Fertility and family — Family size and composition, Fertility and family — Marriage, cohabitation and births, Fertility and family — Policy and interventions, Mortality and life expectancy — European life expectancy, Mortality and life expectancy — Demographic trends in Europe, Mortality and life expectancy — European mortality statistics, Mortality and life expectancy — Gender differences in Europe, Population ageing overview, Population ageing in Europe, Population ageing and care, Global Migration Trends, Migration and Demography, Migration and Fertility, Population and Migration Studies, European population projections, Data and surveys — European demographic sources, Data and surveys — European censuses & methods, Data and surveys — European comparative surveys
20 questions
Question 1: The provided study materials detail the specific findings regarding gender gaps in life expectancy and expected years with activity limitations at age 50 in European countries.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials only list a citation for a paper by Van Oyen et al. (2010) on 'Gender gaps in life expectancy and expected years with activity limitations at age 50 in the 127 Populations and Demographic Trends of European Countries, 1980-2010'. However, the materials do not provide any specific findings or details from this paper, or any other information on this topic.
Question 2: Which of the following authors specifically investigated 'Value orientations and the second demographic transition (SDT)' in their research?
A. F. Meslé and J. Vallin
B. R. Lesthaeghe and J. Surkyn
C. P. McDonald
D. A. Monnier
Explanation: The study materials list the paper 'Value orientations and the second demographic transition (SDT) in northern, western and southern Europe: An update' by Lesthaeghe R. and Surkyn J. (2004).
Question 3: Migration is projected to contribute significantly to demographic dynamics in Northern European countries.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials state, "In the north, and even with low fertility, the population in 2050 should be greater than in 2010: the mortality decline will not play a major role (since life expectancy there is already high) while migration should contribute significantly."
Question 4: According to the study materials, what is the projected impact of zero international migration on the total European population by 2050, when compared to the reference scenario?
A. The population would increase by 50 million inhabitants.
B. The population would be 483 million inhabitants, 50 million fewer than the reference scenario.
C. The population would increase rapidly and continuously, reaching 600 million.
D. The population would decrease, but the decline would be completely offset by increased fertility.
Explanation: The study materials state: 'In the event of zero international migration, the European population would decrease almost immediately at a speed quite similar to the one envisioned in the low fertility scenario. In 2050 Europe would have 483 million inhabitants, 50 million fewer than in the reference scenario.'
Question 5: The provided study materials include a table presenting life expectancy at birth for European countries from 1980 to 2010.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: Table A.6. is titled 'Life expectancy at birth (years) 119 Populations and Demographic Trends of European Countries, 1980-2010', confirming the existence of such a table within the study materials.