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Population Pyramids Worksheet

Name: ________________________ Date: _______________

Instructions: Study the population pyramids below and answer the following questions.

Population Pyramid 1:

- Country: Japan
- Year: 2020
- Male Population: 50,000
- Female Population: 55,000

Population Pyramid 2:

- Country: Nigeria
- Year: 2020
- Male Population: 45,000
- Female Population: 50,000

Questions:

1. Describe the shape of Population Pyramid 1. What does this shape indicate about the population of Japan in 2020?

2. Describe the shape of Population Pyramid 2. What does this shape indicate about the population of Nigeria in 2020?

3. Compare the total population of Japan and Nigeria in 2020. Which country has a larger population?

4. What can you infer about the life expectancy in Japan and Nigeria based on the population pyramids?

5. Based on the population pyramids, predict how the population of Japan and Nigeria may change in the future.

6. Why is it important for countries to study population pyramids and understand their population demographics?

7. Create your own population pyramid for a country of your choice. Include the total population, male population, and female population for the year 2020. Describe the shape of the population pyramid and what it indicates about the population of the country.

8. Research and find a population pyramid for a different country. Compare and contrast the population pyramids of the two countries. What similarities and differences do you notice?

Answer Key:

1. Population Pyramid 1 has a narrow top and wider base, indicating a declining birth rate and an aging population in Japan in 2020.

2. Population Pyramid 2 has a wide base and narrow top, indicating a high birth rate and a young population in Nigeria in 2020.

3. Japan has a larger population than Nigeria in 2020.

4. Japan likely has a higher life expectancy compared to Nigeria based on the population pyramids.

5. Japan's population may continue to age and decline, while Nigeria's population may continue to grow rapidly.

6. It is important for countries to study population pyramids to understand their population demographics, plan for future healthcare and social services, and make informed policy decisions.

7. (Student's own response)

8. (Comparison of two different countries' population pyramids)

Population Pyramid Worksheet

Instructions:

1. Examine the population pyramid provided.
2. Answer the following questions based on your observations.

Questions:

Section 1: Pyramid Structure

- What is the overall shape of the pyramid?
- Is it a stable, expanding, or contracting population?
- Which age groups have the highest and lowest proportions of the population?

Section 2: Population Distribution

- How does the distribution of males and females vary across different age groups?
- Are there any age groups with a significant imbalance between males and females?

Section 3: Historical Context

- If historical data is available, compare the current pyramid to previous versions.
- What changes in population structure can be observed over time?
- What factors might have influenced these changes?

Section 4: Social and Economic Implications

- Based on the population pyramid, what are some potential social and economic challenges or opportunities that the community may face?
- How might these challenges or opportunities impact the future development of the community?

Conclusion:

- Summarize your key findings and draw conclusions about the population structure and dynamics depicted in the pyramid.
- Consider the implications of these findings for understanding the past, present, and potential future of the community.