Population Pyramid Basics

What does the population pyramid for Afghanistan located to the left tell us about its population in 2015?

• It tells us that its population is in a rapid growth cycle.

• It tells us that its population is growing slowly or is stable.

• It tells us that its population is in a declining cycle.

• It tells us that there was possibly a large natural disaster in Afghanistan 70 to 80 years ago.

What word describes a pyramid shaped diagram that shows the age and gender of a population?

• population map

• standard of living

• population pyramid

• pyramid graph

Which country, A or B, has an aging population?

• A

• B

The United States Population pyramid demonstrates... (check all that apply)

• A low birth rate

• The impact of the Baby Boom in the middle of the 20th century

• The impact of their current baby boom

• An aging population

Why does Russia have so few men aged 75-79?

• They are a less developed country

• They are a more developed country

• This is the affect of young Russians dying during World War 2

• This is the affect of young Russian men dying during World War 2

What is this sort of diagram called?

• Population Pyramid

• Pie Diagram

• Normal distribution

• The thing we were too lazy to bother learning about

Which part of the population pyramid shows the old, dependent population.

• The top bit

• The middle bit

• the bottom bit

• The left side

• The right side

Which part of the population pyramid shows the young, dependent population.

• The top bit

• The middle bit

• the bottom bit

• The left side

• The right side

What does a population pyramid illustrate?

• Age and gender distribution

• Economic growth

• Geographical distribution

• Cultural diversity

Which shape does a population pyramid typically resemble?

• Circle

• Square

• Pyramid

• Rectangle