What term describes the characteristics of the people of a place, including population size and the male-to-female ratio?

• A. Anthropology
• B. Geography
• C. Economics
• D. Demographics

Answer: (C)

Demographics describe the characteristics of the people living in a place, including population size and the male-to-female ratio. This field also covers age structure, birth rates, and growth trends, showing how many people live somewhere and who they are. It’s different from anthropology (the study of human cultures and societies), geography (the study of places and how people interact with space), and economics (the study of resources and decisions). Because this term focuses specifically on population attributes and how they change, it’s the best fit for describing those characteristics.