Worksheets1.3 Population Structure
Total questions: 53
Worksheet time: 44mins
Which statement is true?
There are more men in this country
There are fewer women in this country
There are more 30-34 year olds than 25-29 year olds
There are more people age 25-29 than 30-34
What population is displayed on the RIGHT side of this pyramid?
Children
Women
Men
Elderly
Describe the life expectancy of this country
People live a long time
People die early
Men live longer than women
This country has a low birth rate
True
False
This country has a lot of access to healthcare and birth control.
True
False
How would you describe the population of this country?
They are experiencing stable population growth
They are experiencing rapid population growth
They are experiencing negative population growth
How would you describe the population of this country?
They are experiencing rapid population growth
They are experiencing stable population growth
They are experiencing negative population growth
Which country is the less developed of the two?
True or False: On a population pyramid, the oldest people are at the bottom.
True
False
What information can be found along the horizontal axis (bottom) of a population pyramid?
Title
Population
Age Group
Gender
What information can be found along the vertical axis (middle or sides) of a population pyramid?
Title
Population
Age Group
Gender
A population pyramid that shows rapid growth will have what type of shape?
a narrower middle and wide bottom
almost equal at middle and bottom
narrower at bottom than middle
A population pyramid that shows slow or stable growth will have what type of shape?
a narrower middle and wide bottom
almost equal at middle and bottom
narrower at bottom than middle
A population pyramid that shows negative or declining growth will have what type of shape?
a narrower middle and wide bottom
almost equal at middle and bottom
narrower at bottom than middle
3. The population pyramid of Japan shows two bulges. What age groups make up those bulges?
35-39 and 60-64
25-29 and Over 80
50-54 and 0-4
30-34 and Over 80
How would you describe the population of this country?
They are experiencing stable population growth
They are experiencing negative population growth
They are experiencing rapid population growth
What word describes the very young and very old people in a population who depend on others for things like food, shelter, money, etc.?
more developed nation
dependent population
less developed nation
independent population
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
Lower birth rate
More developed
Less developed
More people living in poverty
More developed
Less developed
People don't typically live as long.
More developed
Less developed
Lower death rates
More developed
Less developed
True/False: Less developed countries have more dependents than independents.
True
False
True/False: Less developed countries tend to have rapid growth rates.
True
False
Based on this country's population pyramid, their population is
Increasing
Stable
Decreasing
Based on this country's population pyramid, their population is
Increasing
Stable
Decreasing
Based on this country's population pyramid, their population is
Increasing
Stable
Decreasing
Based on this country's population pyramid, their population is
Increasing
Stable
Decreasing
Based on this country's population pyramid, their population is
Increasing
Stable
Decreasing
Based on this country's population pyramid, their population is
Increasing
Stable
Decreasing
Based on this country's population pyramid, their population is
Increasing
Stable
Decreasing
Based on this country's population pyramid, their population is
Increasing
Stable
Decreasing
Which age group in Canada has the largest number of people?
50-54 male
45-59 female
65-69 male
45-49 male
About how many people in the population are 0-4 females? (Don't forget your label)
52 million females
34 million females
54 million females
60 million females
How can you tell that females in Brazil live longer?
they don't
the bars in the middle of the graph are longer
the bars on the female side are longer for ages 75 and above
the have more children aged 0-4
Which age group in Bahrain has the largest number of people? (either male or female)
35-39 female
40-44 male
35-39 male
0-4 female
Population pyramids measure:
Age and Gender
Gender and Race
Age and Race
Land size
The age group at the top of the pyramid is called:
Young population
Working population
Old population
The age group that provides the most support for the other groups is:
Young population
Working population / economically active
Old population
What age groups does the bottom of a population pyramid represent?
Young population
Working population
Old population
What is the main demographic challenge faced by Japan?
Rising inflation rates
High unemployment rates
Falling birth rates
Increasing immigration rates
What percentage of Japan's population is expected to be elderly by 2050?
50%
38%
15%
25%
What is the current government doing to support the growing elderly population?
Providing free healthcare for the elderly
Implementing universal basic income
Raising taxes and retirement age
Building more nursing homes
What is the main concern regarding the sustainability of Japan's Social Security system?
The benefits are going to the younger generation
The system is underfunded
The system is too generous
The burden is borne by the elderly
What is the current ratio of workers to retirees in Japan?
2:1
1:1
4:1
6:1
What is the main challenge faced by hospitals in Japan due to the aging population?
Staff shortages
Lack of medical equipment
Excessive government regulations
Low patient demand
What is the government's plan to address the emerging social problems related to the elderly population?
Embracing new technology
Implementing strict immigration policies
Building more retirement homes
Encouraging elderly people to live alone
What is the government doing to address the financial pressure on hospitals due to the aging population?
Reducing healthcare benefits
Raising consumption tax
Cutting funding for elderly care
Privatizing medical facilities
What is one potential solution proposed to address Japan's demographic decline?
Reducing taxes for the elderly
Encouraging elderly people to work longer hours
Implementing stricter retirement policies
Boosting immigration
