4.7 Population Pyramid Video

What does population composition describe?

• Describes the spatial organization of people across the world.

• Tells us how many people live in various places.

• Describes the demographic makeup of various populations.

• Refers to distinct and individual traits among people.

Which two demographic traits are primarily considered when analyzing population composition?

• Ethnicity and income

• Education and religion

• Age and sex

• Language and nationality

How is the dependency ratio calculated?

• The number of people in the working age groups divided by the number of people in the dependent age groups, multiplied by 100.

• The number of people in the dependent age groups divided by the number of people in the working age group, multiplied by 100.

• The total population divided by the number of people in the working age group, multiplied by 100.

• The number of people in the dependent age groups plus the number of people in the working age group, divided by 100.

What is a characteristic of a "rapid growth" population pyramid?

• It has a narrow base and a wide top.

• It shows a roughly even distribution across different age ranges.

• It has a wide base and a narrow top.

• Its base is narrower than its top.

What is a common challenge faced by countries with a declining population?

• Providing for a large number of young children.

• Dealing with high birth rates.

• Facing labor shortages.

• Experiencing high pressure on the working-age population to support dependents.