Population Pyramid Flashcards
1
Q
What is a population pyramid
A
Displays the age and sex structure of a country
2
Q
What does the SLOPE of the pyramid indicate
A
Death rate
3
Q
What does the HEIGHT of the pyramid indicate
A
Life expectancy
4
Q
What does the WIDTH OF BASE of the pyramid indicate
A
Birth rate
5
Q
What do KINKS of the pyramid indicate
A
Dramatic decrease in births/increase in deaths
6
Q
What does the AREA of the pyramid indicate
A
Total population
7
Q
What can the proportions of men and women suggest
A
Migration
