Question:
Study the figures given below that depict the comparative age distribution of human populations in Sweden and Rwanda (International Data Base 2003) and answer the questions that follow:
\begin{figure[H]
\centering
\includegraphics[width=0.8\textwidth]{Screenshot 2025-01-17 115648.png}
\caption{Population pyramids of Sweden and Rwanda showing age and gender distribution.}
\label{fig:population_pyramids}
\end{figure}
(a) What can be inferred from the very broad base of Rwanda’s age pyramid? Support your answer with the data provided in the figure.}
Study the figures given below that depict the comparative age distribution of human populations in Sweden and Rwanda (International Data Base 2003) and answer the questions that follow:
\begin{figure[H] \centering \includegraphics[width=0.8\textwidth]{Screenshot 2025-01-17 115648.png} \caption{Population pyramids of Sweden and Rwanda showing age and gender distribution.} \label{fig:population_pyramids} \end{figure} (a) What can be inferred from the very broad base of Rwanda’s age pyramid? Support your answer with the data provided in the figure.}
\begin{figure[H] \centering \includegraphics[width=0.8\textwidth]{Screenshot 2025-01-17 115648.png} \caption{Population pyramids of Sweden and Rwanda showing age and gender distribution.} \label{fig:population_pyramids} \end{figure} (a) What can be inferred from the very broad base of Rwanda’s age pyramid? Support your answer with the data provided in the figure.}
Show Hint
Age pyramids are graphical representations of population distribution and are useful in analyzing demographic trends.
Updated On: Jan 21, 2025
Hide Solution
Verified By Collegedunia
Solution and Explanation
The broad base of Rwanda’s age pyramid indicates:
A high birth rate and rapid population growth.
A large percentage of the population consists of younger individuals, as shown by the higher proportions in the 0-14 age group.
Was this answer helpful?
0
0
Top Questions on Reproductive Health
- Write the basic steps followed in the Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) programme to help childless couples. Why is it also known as test tube baby programme?
- CBSE CLASS XII - 2024
- Biology
- Reproductive Health
- Explain the mode of action of contraceptive pills taken by human females. Mention the schedule to be followed for an effective outcome.
- CBSE CLASS XII - 2024
- Biology
- Reproductive Health
- Mention the difference in the site of transcription in a prokaryote and eukaryote cell.
- CBSE CLASS XII - 2024
- Biology
- Reproductive Health
- The process in which a small part of the vas deferens is removed or tied up through a small incision, is called:
- KCET - 2024
- Biology
- Reproductive Health
- The Government of India legalized MTP with some strict regulations in the year:
- KCET - 2024
- Biology
- Reproductive Health
View More Questions
Questions Asked in CBSE CLASS XII exam
- Find the image \( A' \) of the point \( A(2,1,2) \) in the line \[ l: \mathbf{r} = 4\hat{i} + 2\hat{j} + 2\hat{k} + \lambda (\hat{i} - \hat{j} - \hat{k}). \] Also, find the equation of the line joining \( A A' \). Find the foot of the perpendicular from point \( A \) on the line \( l \).
- Solve the following linear programming problem graphically: \[ \text{Minimise } Z = 2x + y \] subject to the constraints: \[ 3x + y \geq 9, \] \[ x + y \geq 7, \] \[ x + 2y \geq 8, \] \[ x, y \geq 0. \]
- CBSE CLASS XII - 2025
- Linear Programming Problem
- A die with numbers 1 to 6 is biased such that \( P(2) = \frac{3}{10} \) and the probability of other numbers is equal. Find the mean of the number of times number 2 appears on the die, if the die is thrown twice.
- CBSE CLASS XII - 2025
- Probability
- Solve the differential equation \( 2(y + 3) - xy \frac{dy}{dx} = 0 \); given \( y(1) = -2 \).
- CBSE CLASS XII - 2025
- Differential Equations
- A school is organizing a debate competition with participants as speakers and judges. \[ S = \{S_1, S_2, S_3, S_4\} \] where \(S = \{S_1, S_2, S_3, S_4\}\) represents the set of speakers. The judges are represented by the set: \[ J = \{J_1, J_2, J_3\} \] where \(J = \{J_1, J_2, J_3\}\) represents the set of judges. Each speaker can be assigned only one judge. Let \(R\) be a relation from set \(S\) to \(J\) defined as: \[ R = \{(x, y) : \text{speaker } x \text{ is judged by judge } y, x \in S, y \in J\} \]
- CBSE CLASS XII - 2025
- Relations and Functions
View More Questions