Question

match each term with the phrase that best defines it.
quota
demographics
dependency ratio
refugee
population density
the characteristics and qualities of a group of people
an official limit to the number of something that is allowed
the measurement of the number of people in relation to the land area
the comparison of dependents to those of working age in a population
someone forced to leave a country for political or religious reasons

Explanation:

Each term is matched to its standard definition in population studies and related fields:

1. "Quota" refers to an official numerical limit.
2. "Demographics" describes the traits of a group.
3. "Dependency ratio" compares dependents to working-age people.
4. "Refugee" is a person displaced from their country for safety reasons.
5. "Population density" measures people relative to land area.

Answer:

• quota → an official limit to the number of something that is allowed
• demographics → the characteristics and qualities of a group of people
• dependency ratio → the comparison of dependents to those of working age in a population
• refugee → someone forced to leave a country for political or religious reasons
• population density → the measurement of the number of people in relation to the land area