Population Age Structure Worksheet
Explore population age structures, population pyramids, and their implications for societies with this Grade 7 social studies worksheet.
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Population Age Structure Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may require you to analyze data or diagrams.
1. What does a population age structure diagram (population pyramid) primarily show?
The total population of a country.
The distribution of age groups and gender within a population.
The economic status of a population.
The migration patterns of a population.
2. A population pyramid with a wide base and a narrow top indicates:
A rapidly aging population.
High birth rates and low life expectancy.
Low birth rates and high life expectancy.
A stable population with equal birth and death rates.
3. The three main categories of age groups often represented in a population pyramid are pre-reproductive, reproductive, and .
4. A country with a high percentage of its population in the 65+ age group is considered to have an population.
5. A contracting population pyramid (narrow base) suggests a declining birth rate.
True
False
6. Population pyramids can help governments plan for future needs like schools and healthcare.
True
False
7. Briefly explain how a high dependency ratio can impact a country's economy.