Review 24: Population pyramid Structure Quiz

What is a population pyramid?

• A type of transportation system

• A graphical representation of age groups and gender in a population

• A type of building structure

• A type of food pyramid

What demographic information is collected by governments during a census using population pyramids?

• Types of cars owned by the population

• Favorite color of the population

• Age groups and gender distribution

• Number of pets in each household

Which country is an example of a less economically developed country with a youthful growing population?

• Uganda

• United States

• Germany

• Japan

What is the ratio that represents the working age population to dependents in a youthful population?

• Dependency ratio

• Freedom ratio

• Independence ratio

• Equality ratio

Which country has a population structure resembling the first stage of demographic transition with a youthful growing population?

• Japan

• Uganda

• United Kingdom

• Australia

What is the term used to describe a population structure with a declining birthrate and an aging population?

• Middle-aged population

• Infant population

• Youthful population

• Aging population

Which country has one of the highest life expectancies in the world but also has a shrinking population?

• Germany

• United States

• Australia

• Japan

What is the main factor contributing to the shrinking population in countries with an aged population structure?

• High dependency ratio

• High death rates and short life expectancy

• Low birthrates and fewer children

• High birthrates and many children

What is the measure of how long a person can expect to live from birth?

• Life expectancy

• Birth expectancy

• Health expectancy

• Death expectancy

Which stage of demographic transition is characterized by low birthrates, fewer children, and an aged population?

• Third stage

• Second stage

• Fourth stage

• Fifth stage