Heimler topic 2.3 Population Composition and Pyramids

Flashcards covering key vocabulary related to population composition, including demographics, age structure, dependency ratio, sex ratio, China's One Child Policy and population pyramids.

Population Composition

Describes the demographic makeup of populations, focusing on age and sex.

Demographics

Distinct and individual traits among people, such as ethnicity, level of education, and income.

Age Structure

Organization of a population based on age groups, which are referred to as cohorts.

Dependency Ratio

The number of people in the dependent age groups (under 15 and over 65) divided by the number of people in the working age groups, multiplied by 100.

Sex Ratio

Represents the comparison of males to females in a population.

One Child Policy

A policy implemented in China to control population growth by limiting families to one child.

Population Pyramid

A graphical representation of the age and sex structure of a population.