Population Pyramid Basics

Is this country Developed or Developing?

• Developed

• Developing

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

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

The title of a population pyramid should include:

• Population

• Age

• Country and year of data

• Country and percent of population

Age cohorts are shown on which side of pyramid?

• Side (y-axis)

• Bottom (x-axis)

On a population pyramid, population is measured by percent.

• False

• True

The age group at the top of the pyramid is called:

• Children

• Workers

• Retirees

The age group that provides the most support for the other groups is:

• Children

• Workers

• Retirees

A pyramid that has even population throughout all age ranges is called:

• Christmas Tree Pyramid

• Box Pyramid

• Cup Pyramid

Which of these statements is true about this population?

• Percentages are used to measure the population.

• There are more males than females in the age cohort 20-24.

• There are no males over the age of 70.