Population Pyramids and Demographics

What does a population pyramid visualize?

• Weather patterns

• Geographical features

• Economic growth

• Age and sex distribution

What shape does a population pyramid take when the population is growing?

• Square

• Triangle

• Circle

• Rectangle

What is the shape of a 'stationary' population pyramid?

• Inverted triangle

• Sharp triangle

• Wide base

• Square or pillar

Who uses population pyramids to study populations?

• Demographers

• Meteorologists

• Geologists

• Economists

What does an 'expansive' population pyramid indicate?

• Low fertility and low mortality rates

• Stable population growth

• High fertility and high mortality rates

• High numbers of middle-aged people