(See Photo) Which of the following are MOST likely accurate interpretations of the above population pyramids? (1 point)
I. Because of World War II, France suffered a severe decline in population, which was followed by a population boom.
II. In France, people over 80 years old are mostly male.
III. The population of France has continued to grow at a moderate pace from 1990 to 2011.
IV. France will have a huge elderly population by 2021, but will probably have enough working people to care for them.
I only
III only
II and III
I, III, and IV
I, II, III, and IV
8.
(02.04 HC)
Year Dependency Ratio
1960 56:44
2009 19:81
Based on the information of Country X's dependency ratios in 1960 and 2009, which of the following statements is the MOST accurate? (1 point)
I. Soon Country X will have a difficult time providing a good education for its young people.
II. Country X is developing a problem with providing adequate care for its elderly.
III. For the past 40 years, Country X's population has grown sharply.
IV. Country X's dependents have gradually increased, while its working population has gradually decreased.
II only
IV only
I and IV
II and III
I, II, and IV