Population Pyramids Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is important when looking at population?
A
Structure as well as total numbers
2
Q
What do population pyramids represent?
A
The number of people in each age group and how those numbers are changing
3
Q
What does a wide base in a population pyramid indicate?
A
A young population
4
Q
What does wider bars at the top of a population pyramid indicate?
A
An ageing population
5
Q
What can a longer than expected bar in a population pyramid indicate?
A
A large amount of immigration at that age range
6
Q
What may a shorter than expected bar in a population pyramid be due to?
A
War or famine
