Population Pyramids and Demographics

The video explains how population pyramids reveal demographic trends. It covers Nigeria's youthful population, South Korea's aging society, Qatar's male-dominated gender ratio, Russia's female longevity, and the US's population boom with the boomer and millennial generations.

What does a classic pyramid shape in a population pyramid indicate about a country's population?

• A declining population

• A large number of young people

• A high number of elderly people

• A balanced age distribution

Which country is used as an example of a young and rapidly growing population?

• South Korea

• Qatar

• Nigeria

• Russia

What demographic characteristic is highlighted in South Korea's population structure?

• High number of young people

• Balanced gender ratio

• Narrow base indicating low birth rate

• High birth rate

What is unique about Qatar's population pyramid?

• Lopsided gender ratio due to male migrant workers

• High number of elderly women

• Balanced age distribution

• High birth rate

What does the U.S. population pyramid reveal about its generational structure?

• A balanced gender ratio

• A significant number of young children

• A large elderly population

• The presence of the boomer generation and their millennial children

Which generation is currently the most populous in the U.S.?

• Millennials

• Boomers

• Generation X

• Generation Z