Lesson 3 of 10
What is a population pyramid?
In this lesson we will be exploring a new type of graph called a population pyramid. These special graphs help us to see what the breakdown of a population is in terms of gender and age.
Lesson 3 of 10
What is a population pyramid?
In this lesson we will be exploring a new type of graph called a population pyramid. These special graphs help us to see what the breakdown of a population is in terms of gender and age.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Explain what a population pyramid is
- Examine why population pyramids are useful
- Create a population pyramid
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5 Questions
Q1.Japan has an ageing population.
Japan has an ageing population.
False
Q2.In a population pyramid, females are usually shown on which side of the graph?
In a population pyramid, females are usually shown on which side of the graph?
The left side.
Q3.The Democratic Republic of Congo has a higher than average life expectancy, compared to other nations.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has a higher than average life expectancy, compared to other nations.
True
Q4.What do population pyramids show?
What do population pyramids show?
The average wages of someone living in a particular country.
The employment rates of a particular country.
The population density of a particular country.
Q5.The Democratic Republic of Congo has a youthful population.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has a youthful population.
False