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What does the dependency load in a population pyramid consist of?
What does the dependency load in a population pyramid consist of?
- 0-14 and 65+ age groups (correct)
- Stable and contracting populations
- 15-64 age group
- Males and females
A stable population always has high birth rates and low death rates.
A stable population always has high birth rates and low death rates.
False (B)
What is the study of populations?
What is the study of populations?
- Geography
- Demography (correct)
- Humanities
- Sociology
What type of population pyramid is typical of less economically developed countries?
What type of population pyramid is typical of less economically developed countries?
NAFTA and NATO were both established to promote Canada's independence from Britain.
NAFTA and NATO were both established to promote Canada's independence from Britain.
A population pyramid with a broad base and a rapid rate of population growth is characteristic of an _______________________ population.
A population pyramid with a broad base and a rapid rate of population growth is characteristic of an _______________________ population.
What is a required part of the essay in the final exam?
What is a required part of the essay in the final exam?
Match the population pyramids with their characteristics:
Match the population pyramids with their characteristics:
The impact of ________________ has changed our society and impacted Canada.
The impact of ________________ has changed our society and impacted Canada.
Match the following topics with their corresponding description:
Match the following topics with their corresponding description:
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Study Notes
Socials 10 Study Guide
- The final exam consists of multiple choice (30 marks), short answer (20 marks), and essay (50 marks) sections.
Essay Topics
- The essay will have a thesis statement, three body paragraphs, and a concluding statement.
- Four of the following topics will be on the final exam:
- Canada's Independence
- Disadvantaged Groups
- Prime Ministers
- Impact of Technology
- International Events + Canada
Canada's Independence
- Canada has become more independent from Britain but less independent from America.
- Key factors: NAFTA and NATO.
Prime Ministers
- The topic includes potential impacts, ranking the best or worst PMs, and their contributions to Canada.
- Related topics: NAFTA and NATO.
International Affairs + Canada
- Includes the Korean War.
Disadvantaged Canadians
- Includes First Nations, women, etc.
Impact of Technology
- The impact of technology on Canadian society.
Human Geography
Demography
- Demography is the study of populations.
- It helps answer questions such as:
- Why are more schools closing than opening?
- Why will you likely have to work more years than your parents before retiring?
- Why are old rock-and-roll groups, such as the Rolling Stones, still so popular?
Population Pyramids
- The best way to compare populations of different countries.
- A paired horizontal bar graph that puts females on the right and males on the left.
- Population pyramids allow comparison of populations of two different countries or a country's population at different times.
Expanding, Stable, & Contracting Populations
- Population pyramids graphically represent expanding, stable, and contracting populations.
- Expanding population:
- Countries with high birth rates have many children.
- Typically signifies developing nations.
- Stable population:
- Balanced birth rates and death rates.
- Typically signifies developed nations.
- Contracting population:
- Higher death rates than birth rates.
- Typically signifies developed nations.
Pyramid Types
- Early expanding/expanding pyramid:
- Broad base, indicating a high proportion of children and a rapid rate of population growth.
- Wide base shows a high proportion of children.
- Steady upwards narrowing shows that more people die at each higher age band.
- Typical pattern for less economically developed countries.
- Stable pyramid:
- High birth rates and death rates in balance.
- Typical pattern for developed nations.
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