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construct and analyze population pyramids and use other data, graphics, and maps to describe the population characteristics of different societies and to predict future population trends;
Based on the data above, what would be a reasonable prediction for future population trend of this society?
A women are having many more children and the population will grow quickly in the future.
B women waiting to have children until later in life and will likely have fewer babies, slowing population growth.
C mothers are more likely to die in childbirth which slows population growth.
D population numbers are going to remain stable in the future.
Which population pyramid model above would best represent the nations of the European Union today?
A B C D
A population pyramid with this structure is usually associated with a -
A less developed country that has a low standard of living.
B more developed country that has a low standard of living.
C more developed country that has a high standard of living.
D newly industrialized country that has a moderate standard of living.
Which of the following statements about the population of Germany is true, based on data above?
A Germany has an aging population.
B Most of the German population lives in rural areas and are most likely farmers.
C Germany will not gain, or lose, much in total population in the future.
D Most Germans are young, under the age of 30.
According to the map, which statement is most accurate?
A Most people live in northern Mexico.
B The population density is greatest near the border with the United States.
C Most Mexicans live in the cooler central highlands.
D Mexico’s population is concentrated along its coasts.
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Use the population pyramid and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
Based on the population pyramid, which statement about Mexico is most accurate?
A Most Mexican women live much longer than men.
B More Mexicans are over age 60 than under age 20.
C Most Mexicans live to be more than 80 years old.
D The four largest age groups range from birth to 19 years old.
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Which best describes the likely population trend for Japan in the future?
A It will decrease as the population is aging.
B A baby-boom is about to happen that will increase Japans population.
C Many Japanese males died in WWII, resulting in a larger female population in the 80+ range.
D Japan will continue to be an economically powerful nation in the world.
Use the population pyramid and your knowledge of geography to answer the following questions.
Which conclusion can be drawn from these graphs?
A The average size of cities has remained unchanged since 1900.
B Cities of less than one million are growing faster than larger cities.
C Since 1985, the world’s population has almost tripled.
D The proportion of people in rural areas has declined over the last century.
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Based on the population pyramid, which statement about Mexico is most accurate?
A Most Mexican women live much longer than men.
B More Mexicans are over age 60 than under age 20.
C Most Mexicans live to be more than 80 years old.
D The four largest age groups range from birth to 19 years of age.
Based on the population pyramid, which statement is the most accurate?
A The rate of natural increase in the population is slowly increasing but still low.
B The rate of natural increase in the population is rapidly increasing but is low.
C The rate of natural increase in the population is rapidly declining but remains high.
D The rate of natural increase in the population is slowly declining but remains high.
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Male statistics are on the left and Female statistics on the right of each population pyramid above.
Which population pyramid demonstrates data that might indicate a large number of working age male guest workers temporarily in this country for jobs?
A Pyramid A
B Pyramid B
C Pyramid C
D Pyramid D
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Use the chart below AND your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
Based on the data provided in the chart, what conclusion can be made about the nations of the Eastern Mediterranean?
A Only Arab people are Muslims.
B Twenty percent of Israelis are Muslim.
C The nations where Islam is the most popular religion are Arab.
D Islam is the most popular religion in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Which of the following best explains the change in China’s population by the year 2050?
A Migration
B Genocide
C One Child Policy
D Free Market system
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