Population trends Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 types of population pyramids?
A
Triangular - shaped
Beehive - shaped
Rectangular - shaped
2
Q
What are the importance of population pyramids?
A
Policy planning, Future housing estates, Future schools, Future jobs
3
Q
Define what a population pyramid is
A
A diagram that gives information about the proportion of males and females in each age group. It also shows the proportion of young people (0-14), proportion of working people (15-59), and a proportion of elderly people (60+)