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Compare these two societies based on their population pyramids. Which of
the following
statements are true?
Check all that apply.
MALE
Hong Kong S.A.R.: 2000
FEMALE
80+
400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
Population (in thousands)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, International Data Base.
MALE
12 10
Indonesia: 2000
Population (in millions)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, International Data Base.
FEMALE
A. Indonesia has a lot of elderly people.
B. Hong Kong's birthrate is dropping.
C. The population is growing rapidly in Hong Kong.
D. Indonesia is a much larger country than the city of Hong Kong.
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Final answer:

Comparing population pyramids of Hong Kong and Indonesia reveals the distribution of age groups and genders, highlighting trends like aging populations and declining birth rates.


Explanation:

True statements based on the population pyramids:

  1. Indonesia has a lot of elderly people: True, evidenced by a wider top section of the pyramid representing elderly individuals.
  2. Hong Kong's birthrate is dropping: True, indicated by a narrower base in the pyramid, showing a decrease in the younger population.
  3. The population is growing rapidly in Hong Kong: False, as the pyramid shape doesn't show a significant growth pattern.

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