The term demographic refers to which concept?

• A. The size of the economy.
• B. The weather patterns.
• C. The number of sports teams.
• D. The characteristics of populations.

Answer: (D)

The concept being tested is that demographic refers to the characteristics of populations. Demographic information describes who people are in a group—things like age, gender, income, education, ethnicity, family structure, and where people live or migrate. This helps us understand patterns in society, such as aging populations, changing workforce needs, or shifts in diversity, and it’s used to plan services, policies, and markets. It’s not about the size of the economy, weather conditions, or the number of sports teams, which don’t describe people’s makeup.