Population Pyramids (Grade 10 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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What does a population pyramid show?
What does a population pyramid show?
Age & gender distribution of a population
On a population pyramid, which side represents males?
On a population pyramid, which side represents males?
The left side
What does a wide base on a population pyramid indicate?
What does a wide base on a population pyramid indicate?
A high birth rate
What do steep, inward-sloping sides on a pyramid suggest?
What do steep, inward-sloping sides on a pyramid suggest?
Higher death rates & lower life expectancy
What age range represents the economically active population?
What age range represents the economically active population?
15-64 years
Which age groups make up the dependent population?
Which age groups make up the dependent population?
0-14 years (young) & 65+ years (old)
Why do pyramid tops often show more females than males?
Why do pyramid tops often show more females than males?
Females generally live longer than males
What shape indicates a rapidly growing population?
What shape indicates a rapidly growing population?
Wide base & narrow top
What characterises a constrictive population pyramid?
What characterises a constrictive population pyramid?
Narrow base & wider top
How can infant mortality be spotted on a population pyramid?
How can infant mortality be spotted on a population pyramid?
Drop between 0-4 & 5-9 age groups