Unit 2 (population composition) Flashcards
1
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Population pyramids
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Represents the composition (configuration) of a population
- sex
- age
2
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Large base of a population pyramid
A
High population growth (baby boom)
3
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Small base (large top) of a population pyramid
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Population decline (baby bust)
4
Q
Goods and services for a large based population pyramid
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- Education
- Child care
5
Q
Goods and services for a small based population pyramid
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- Healthcare
- Pensions (retirement money)
6
Q
Dependency ratio
A
Ratio between the potential workforce (15-64) and the dependent population (<15 & >64)
6
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Dependency ratio
A
Ratio between the potential workforce (15-64) and the dependent population (<15 & >64)
