Population Pyramids and Human Geography Flashcard

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A country with a wide base and narrow top on its population pyramid is likely to have —

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a rapidly growing population

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What does a population pyramid show?

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Age and gender distribution

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Which of the following events could create a noticeable indent in a population pyramid? Natural disaster, War or epidemic, Baby boom, All of the above

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All of the above

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Which of the following best describes a population pyramid with a wide base? High death rate, High birth rate, Low population growth, Aging population

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High birth rate

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Which region is NOT experiencing rapid population growth? South Asia, Africa, North America, Sub-Saharan Africa

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North America

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Which of the following is a likely consequence of an aging population? Increased demand for schools, Increased demand for retirement centers, Increased birth rate, Decreased life expectancy

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Increased demand for retirement centers

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Which of the following is NOT shown by a population pyramid?
Age distribution, Gender distribution, Population density, Population growth trends

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Population density

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What does a narrow base in a population pyramid suggest about a country’s birth rate?

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Low birth rate

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Which of the following religions originated in South Asia? Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism

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Hinduism

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a stable population pyramid? Wide base, narrow top; Narrow base, wide top; Even sides from base to top; Indented middle

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Even sides from base to top