Population pyramids Flashcards
1
Q
young dependent population
economically active
elderly dependent
A
<15
16 - 64
over 65
2
Q
what do age/ gender pyramids show us
A
TELL US ABOUT BIRTH AND DEATH RATES AS WELL AS LIFE EXPECTANCY
3
Q
bites and bulges
A
illustrate influence of wars, baby booms, migration
4
Q
LIC’s have a high number of…
A
young dependents
5
Q
MIC’s have a growing number of…
A
elderly dependents
6
Q
What does low proportion of elderly in society indicate
A
high dr and low life expectancy
7
Q
wide base
A
high birth rate
8
Q
what does a fall in the death rate lead to
A
upwards stretching of the pyramid
