Unit 6: Age Structure Diagrams Flashcards
1
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Population growth is mainly impacted by these three factors
A
Reproductive strategies, resource availability, and changes to the ecosystem.
2
Q
Age structure diagram
A
A diagram that is made up of two bar graphs turned on their sides showing the age and genders of a population.
3
Q
0-14 reproductive potential
A
Pre-reproductive
4
Q
15-45 reproductive potential
A
Reproductive
5
Q
45-85+ reproductive potential
A
Post-reproductive
6
Q
Population pyramid
A
Widest at the bottom and smallest at the top, typical for developing countries.
7
Q
Column age structure diagram
A
Rectangular in shape and capped at the top, replacement fertility rate.
8
Q
Inverted pyramid
A
Base is narrower than the top, not enough people being born to replace.
