Human Geography Worksheet

What is the main purpose of studying population pyramids?

• To learn about a region’s population using a demographic tool

• To measure the land area of a region

• To calculate the average temperature of a region

• To determine the main language spoken in a region

How can population pyramids help us understand a region?

• By showing what can be learned about a region’s population

• By predicting the weather patterns of the region

• By identifying the main exports of the region

• By displaying the political boundaries of the region

What are cohorts in the context of population pyramids?

• Groups based on gender

• Groups based on income

• Groups based on age, usually in units of 5 years

• Groups based on education level

Why might it be useful to divide a population into cohorts when analyzing a population pyramid?

• To understand the distribution of age groups within the population

• To compare the climate of different regions

• To measure economic growth

• To determine the literacy rate

What does the shape of a population pyramid tell us about a country?

• The country's climate

• The country's economic system

• Information about the country's population structure

• The country's political system

According to the population pyramid, which age group has the highest percentage in Ann Arbor, Michigan?

• 0-4 years

• 20-24 years

• 65-69 years

• 40-44 years

Which of the following best explains the reason for the odd shaped Population Pyramid in Ann Arbor, Michigan?

• This is the home to a large public university with many college age students.

• This is shaped like a true pyramid reflecting a balanced population

• Ann Arbor is going to need to invest in retirement communities to meet the huge demand from the elderly

• The pyramid is wider at the base suggesting lots of children that gradually narrows with age

Which of the following best explains why the 20-24 age group is the largest in Ft. Bragg, N. Carolina?

• It is a popular retirement community.

• It is a college town with many students.

• It is a military base with many young soldiers.

• It has a high birth rate.

The population pyramid for Punta Gorda, Florida shows a very large percentage of people in older age groups and fewer young people. What does this most likely tell us about the community?

• It has a high birth rate and rapid population growth.

• It is a retirement destination with many elderly residents.

• It has a large number of college students.

• It has experienced significant immigration of young workers.

Look at the population pyramids for Buffalo County, South Dakota, and Punta Gorda, Florida. What is the main difference between these two populations?

• Buffalo County has a declining birth rate, while Punta Gorda has the highest percentage of young children.

• Both Buffalo County and Punta Gorda have a very high percentage of college-age students.

• Both places show the same age distribution but in different regions of the U.S.

• Buffalo County has a younger population with high birth rates, while Punta Gorda has an older population with many retirees.