Population Structure (Grade 10 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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What does population structure refer to?
What does population structure refer to?
How people are organized by age & gender
What services do young populations (high proportion under 15) mainly require?
What services do young populations (high proportion under 15) mainly require?
Daycare, primary schools & family support
Which country has over 50% of its population under 15 years old?
Which country has over 50% of its population under 15 years old?
Uganda
What is the formula for calculating the dependency ratio?
What is the formula for calculating the dependency ratio?
(0-15 + 65+) / (16-64) × 100
What is the global average dependency ratio?
What is the global average dependency ratio?
52%
Which age group is typically economically active?
Which age group is typically economically active?
16-64 years
What is the world average sex ratio?
What is the world average sex ratio?
1.06 males per female
Which factor can affect a country's sex ratio?
Which factor can affect a country's sex ratio?
War casualties affecting more males
What percentage of Japan's population is over 65 years old?
What percentage of Japan's population is over 65 years old?
22.2%
How does Japan's government encourage more children to be born?
How does Japan's government encourage more children to be born?
Monthly allowances & subsidised school fees