8. Human Populations and Urban Systems

Population Pyramids — Quiz

Test your understanding of population pyramids with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

What does a population pyramid mainly show?

Question 2

What is the usual shape of a rapidly growing population pyramid?

Question 3

What does a narrow base in a population pyramid often suggest?

Question 4

Which population pyramid pattern is most likely in a country with an aging population?

Question 5

Why are males usually shown on one side and females on the other in a population pyramid?