1. Core Theme — Population Distribution(COLON) Changing Population
Dependency Ratios — Quiz
Test your understanding of dependency ratios with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
What does a dependency ratio measure in population geography?
Question 2
Which age groups are usually counted as dependents in a dependency ratio?
Question 3
If a country has $30$ dependents and $70$ people of working age, what is the dependency ratio?
Question 4
Why might a country with a high dependency ratio face pressure on public services?
Question 5
Which situation is most likely to produce a youthful dependency ratio?