1. In 2021, the child dependency ratio in Burkina Faso was 83. Which of the following is the correct interpretation of this number? (choose the one that is most correct)

A. In 2021, the population of Burkina Faso had 83 children for every 100 persons of working age

B. In 2021, 83% of the population of Burkina Faso were children

C. In 2021, there were 83 dependents for every 100 persons of working age in Burkina Faso

2. The United Nations'World Population Prospectsprovides multiple versions of dependency ratios, with each one using different age ranges to define "child" and "elderly". Why are these different versions provided?

A. To allow for differences among nations in the relationship between age and "dependence"

B. To allow for variation among nations in the legal definition of "child" and "elder"

C. To allow for inaccuracy in reported ages, a common problem in demographic data

3. When fertility declines in a population, first the percentage of the population that is working age increases, then the percentage of the population that is elderly increases.

A. True

B. False

4. The term "demographic dividend" describes which of the following population scenarios? (Choose one)

A. The proportion of school-age children is relatively high, suggesting future increases in the nation's productivity

B. The growth rate has increased, ensuring a large labor force in the future

C. The population of working age is larger than the dependent-age population, potentially increasing the nation's productivity

5. A change in population age structure is the only condition necessary for a nation to benefit from a "demographic dividend" or "demographic bonus".

A. True

B. False

6. Which population will have a population pyramid with a wide base and a narrow top?

A. A rapidly growing population

B. A population that is growing slowly

C. A population that is declining in size

D. An population that is aging

7. A population pyramid reflects the population's history of births, deaths, and net migration over the previous 80 to 100 years.

A. True

B. False