Teaching Social Studies - Quizzes

A second-grade teacher is planning a unit and wants to address the state standard that "the student understands multiple points of view and how they shaped historical research." Which of the following would best address this standard? a) Compare various primary and secondary sources about a single notable event b) Identify various cultures within the community and what makes those particular cultures distinct c) Assign students to research the history of an important local landmark d) Take a field trip to a local museum

a) Compare various primary and secondary sources about a single notable event Comparing various primary and secondary sources will give the student multiple points of view, across a wide range of time periods, for a particular event. This is a great strategy to introduce students to multiple points of view.

Using the information above, which of the following conclusions can be made using the data above? a) Foreign-born citizens were better represented in large cities than small towns. b) The majority of large city populations were predominantly foreign- born immigrants. c) Towns of less than 2,500 people had the largest percentage of foreign-born citizens. d) Immigrants in 1890 were more likely to migrate to a large city than to a small town.

a) Foreign-born citizens were better represented in large cities than small towns. This is the best answer option. Foreign-born citizens had the largest representation in larger cities, because the ratio of native-born citizens to foreign-born was almost 2:1. Whereas in towns of less than 2,500 the ratio was almost 12:1.

Ms. Fullmore intends to use a primary source document to introduce a new unit to her sixth-grade class. The text contains some challenging vocabulary. Which of the following would be the best approach to ensure her sixth-graders are able to comprehend the text? a) Introduce and define unfamiliar vocabulary with the students before beginning the text. b) Provide each student with a dictionary to look up unfamiliar words as they read. c) Plan a lesson focused on using context clues to determine word meaning, prior to reading the text. d) Verbally summarize the text in its entirety before providing time to read.

a) Introduce and define unfamiliar vocabulary with the students before beginning the text. This would be the best way to make sure that new and/or challenging vocabulary does not interfere with student comprehension.

Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the illustration above? a) Modern Russia was the last area to be affected by the Black Death. b) Modern Northern England was affected earlier than Asia Minor. c) Large portions of Modern Germany were unaffected. d) Modern Western Spain was the first area to be affected by the Black Death.

a) Modern Russia was the last area to be affected by the Black Death. This is the best answer because Russia was not affected until December 1350.

Which of the following conclusions is best supported by the photograph above? a) Most of the world's population lives in the Northern Hemisphere. b) The central mainland of Australia is heavily populated. c) The western half of the United States is more heavily populated than the eastern half. d) Most of the world's population lives in the Southern Hemisphere.

a) Most of the world's population lives in the Northern Hemisphere. The lights generally represent where humans are living. Almost all the lights are shown in the northern half of the world, which would encompass the Northern Hemisphere.

When teaching the students about the three branches of the government and checks and balances, which of the following would be the best way to make this information relatable to the students? a) Organize a simulation with students playing roles within the different branches, and passing legislation. b) Provide news articles on current partisan conflict in government. c) Assign the corresponding chapter in the government textbook. d) Have student write biographical research papers on the lives of their local congressmen.

a) Organize a simulation with students playing roles within the different branches, and passing legislation. A simulation would be engaging for students and let them experience the process of passing laws and governing.

A sixth-grade student is researching the Civil War and has read two conflicting secondary sources about the motivations of Abraham Lincoln in issuing the Emancipation Proclamation. He asks the teacher how he can find which secondary source is most accurate in the matter. Which of the following responses by the teacher would be most appropriate? a) Suggesting to the student to read the primary sources quoted by the secondary sources so the student can draw an independent conclusion b) Urging the student to look at online reviews of the book to find which one is more accurate c) Identifying which book has a larger bibliography as a means of deciding which book is more accurate d) The teacher should tell the student which book is more accurate

a) Suggesting to the student to read the primary sources quoted by the secondary sources so the student can draw an independent conclusion This is the best answer. If a student has two conflicting reports and motivations, reading the primary sources of the secondary sources will provide detail and allow the student to deduce their own conclusions.

Standardized assessment exams for social studies will often require students to interpret multiple viewpoints of a topic from various authors. Which of the following skills should a social studies teacher promote to develop this skill? a) The ability to compare and contrast literature excerpts b) Applying problem solving skills c) Translate various English writing styles d) The ability to differentiate between a primary source and a secondary source

a) The ability to compare and contrast literature excerpts This is the best option because students will have to read various excerpts from authors and decide how they are similar and different, and then apply the excerpts to a specific situation.

Which of the following conclusions does the map above best support? a) The majority of the northwest portion of Africa was under French control in 1913. b) The northeastern portion of Africa was under Belgian control in 1913. c) Germany controlled most of Africa in 1913. d) Northeast Africa was largely under French control.

a) The majority of the northwest portion of Africa was under French control in 1913. This is the correct answer. This is best supported by the map.

Based upon the picture above, which of the following statements is most accurate for the year 2000 in America? a) There is a significant difference between the number of men and women in the population. b) There are more men ages 85+ than women ages 70-74. c) There are more individuals above the retirement age of 65 than below the retirement age. d) There are more 35-39 year-old males than there are males ages 5-9.

d) There are more 35-39 year-old males than there are males ages 5-9. The graph shows a significantly higher number of males ages 35-39 than males ages 5-9.

Which of the following best describes the importance of a primary source? a) They help researchers gain first-hand accounts and insights into a situation and allow researchers to draw conclusions based on the account b) They provide objective views of events after the date under study. c) They help students read about the event in common, everyday language d) They provide students with concrete facts from which to draw logical conclusions

a) They help researchers gain first-hand accounts and insights into a situation and allow researchers to draw conclusions based on the account Primary sources provide valuable first-hand accounts and insights.

Mr. Stevens has just completed a unit on analyzing native Florida cultures with his sixth-grade class. Which activity should he use as a final assessment to gauge the students' understanding of how cultures are created? a) a project where students "create" their own new culture b) a multiple choice test about the cultures c) an exit ticket where students define "culture" d) an essay where students compare and contrast two of the cultures

a) a project where students "create" their own new culture A project where students create a new culture would allow the teacher to assess their understanding of the key features and processes to developing a culture.

Mr. Everett is having his students research a historical figure and present their research to the class in a ten-minute oral presentation. Which of the following resources would be the best primary resources to begin with? a) an autobiography b) a current newspaper c) a biography d) a textbook

a) an autobiography An autobiographical study is work done in the author's own words and is a primary source. This is the best starting point as the student will be exposed to the closest source for events in the figure's life.

During social studies instruction, elementary students will often encounter new, unfamiliar words. There are many ways the teacher can support student vocabulary development. Which of the following is the LEAST effective way to support student understanding of new vocabulary? a) provide dictionaries for student use during class b) preview new words before beginning an assigned reading c) provide direct instruction on the use of context clues to infer word meaning d) asking students to sketch a visual representation of the definition of new words

a) provide dictionaries for student use during class Providing dictionaries, without specific expectations or structured vocabulary instruction, would be the least effective way to support vocabulary development in an early elementary social studies class.

Which of the following would be the most effective assignment to assess a student's ability to analyze the digging of the Erie Canal on the development of the Midwest and New York? a) Trace a map and label the waterways that the Erie Canal joined b) Create a cause-and-effect flow chart about the Erie Canal c) Participate in a play about the life on a ship in the 19th century d) Prepare a report on the first European exploration of New York and the Great Lakes

b) Create a cause-and-effect flow chart about the Erie Canal This is the best answer because the student must assess the causes of the Erie Canal and the effect, or impact, of the Erie Canal. Because the Erie Canal connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean, the impact of the Erie Canal on the Midwest is substantial.

Which of the following is the most important question to ask of students when using a website as a research resource? a) Is the website professional looking and easy to use? b) Is the author of the material reliable? c) Does it have a high search engine ranking? d) Does the website have a professional sounding name?

b) Is the author of the material reliable? This is the most important question because if the author is unreliable, then the remainder of the questions is irrelevant because the material cannot be trusted.

A social studies teacher asks her students to research the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Their initial question was "What happened on the Lewis and Clark Expedition?" After doing background research their question is now "What new things might Lewis and Clark have encountered when they first explored the terrain?" Of the following, which would be the best next step in the research process? a) Checkout the Encyclopedia Americana b) Locate the journals of Lewis and Clark c) Go online and checkout the web d) Read about it in the textbook

b) Locate the journals of Lewis and Clark The use of an autobiography would be the best option as it is the most reliable firsthand account of a situation.

When a student has formed an initial question for a research topic, which of the following would be the most appropriate next step? a) Draw conclusions about the best answer to the initial question b) Research what others have found and written about the initial question c) Present any conclusions drawn in a presentation or paper d) Begin writing a paper or creating a presentation

b) Research what others have found and written about the initial question This is the best step after forming an initial question because a student can find what else has been written on the topic.

Which of the following series of events most clearly demonstrates the concept of cause and effect in history? a) The United States, Mexico, and Canada worked together to enact a trade treaty. b) The fall of the Berlin Wall helped hasten the fall of communism in Russia. c) Scientists discover that global temperatures have been rising over the last centuries. d) The United States supported the Allies in WWII before joining the war themselves.

b) The fall of the Berlin Wall helped hasten the fall of communism in Russia. In this statement, the fall of the Berlin Wall is given as a cause with the direct effect of influencing the fall of communism in Russia.

A sixth-grade social studies class is beginning a unit on foundational documents of the United States. Which would be an appropriate primary source to use during the unit? a) a short story recounting the signing of the Declaration of Independence b) a reprint of the Bill of Rights c) a recording of "The Star Spangled Banner" d) a letter from George Washington to John Adams

b) a reprint of the Bill of Rights An exact reprint of the Bill of Rights would be an appropriate primary source for this unit.

A teacher is working to increase engagement and communicate the value of the social sciences. Which TWO of the following are strategies that would further progress toward these goals? Select all answers that apply. a) increase contextual knowledge for student by assigning additional at home reading b) incorporate current events into class instruction c) hang a poster with the saying, "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." d) use simulations when appropriate

b) incorporate current events into class instruction Incorporating the use of purposefully chosen current events can increase the students' understanding of how their class work is relevant to the "real" world. d) use simulations when appropriate Simulations are an important way to help students explore events of the past and/or understand how certain institutions operate. They are a good option for increasing student engagement.

Sociology, psychology, and political science all have which common feature at their core? a) the study of market forces b) the study of individuals and their decisions c) the study of biological forces shaping society d) the study of language development

b) the study of individuals and their decisions Individuals, the decisions they make, and the reasons behind those decisions are fundamental to most branches of the social sciences.

The timeline above best supports which of the following conclusions? a) Ancient Romans placed a high priority on bathing. b) Romans had an advanced healthcare system. c) Ancient Romans valued public health. d) Rome had twelve aqueducts to bring water into the city.

c) Ancient Romans valued public health. This is the best answer option. The list above includes a variety of public health initiatives. While the healthcare system may not be advanced as ours today, the actions described above support a high value on public healthcare.

Ms. Michaels wants to ensure that her sixth-grade social studies assessments are written in a way to best show true student mastery of the content. Which of the following should Ms. Michaels do to make her assessments as fair and representative of true learning as possible? a) Repeat the same testing format for each assessment to minimize confusion. b) Attempt to use below grade-level vocabulary to make the questions more clear. c) Evaluate included examples to ensure that they are culturally accessible to all students. d) Occasionally include unexpected written instructions like, "only answer the odd question," to train students to carefully read the instructions every time.

c) Evaluate included examples to ensure that they are culturally accessible to all students. This is an important aspect of creating a quality assessment.

Ms. Paulson is introducing the concept of being a responsible member of society to her first-grade students. One example she provides the class is how pollution in other parts of the world is also a problem for us here, emphasizing wind patterns, global debates, and how decisions we make where we live could also impact people very far from us. Why is this not a good way to introduce this topic? a) Pollution is not a standard for 1st graders, so it should not be used in examples for that grade level. b) First-grade students are not capable of understanding the concept of pollution. c) For young students, information should be taught in concrete terms and with context that they can understand. d) Pollution should be covered in science, not social studies.

c) For young students, information should be taught in concrete terms and with context that they can understand. Young students think in mostly concrete terms and grow to understand the world in a more symbolic, figurative way. Because of these early stages in development, young students will best understand concepts when framed in a context that they understand. For example, in teaching about society and being a productive member of society, it would be best framed in discussing a student's place within their family, school, and neighborhood.

Mr. Mathers is teaching his class about the Louisiana Purchase. What social science should Mr. Mathers connect to this history lesson in order to best explain the importance of the Louisiana Purchase to the United States? a) Anthropology b) Economics c) Geography d) Sociology

c) Geography A geography lesson focused on the Gulf of Mexico, specifically the port of New Orleans and its importance to shipping, would provide context for why the United States wanted to purchase the land.

Read the paragraph and answer the question: 1 George Washington was the first president of the United States and the only president ever to run unopposed. 2 This is because George Washington was popular among all Americans due to his leadership during the American Revolution. 3 Washington, respected and trusted by almost every American, was the unanimous choice to lead the nation as the first president under the Constitution of 1787. 4 Washington is also the only president to not affiliate with a political party. Which of the following research topics would be most appropriate in response to the above passage? a) Was any other president elected unanimously? b) Why was George Washington elected unanimously? c) How successful was the presidency of George Washington? d) How successful was the president elected after Washington?

c) How successful was the presidency of George Washington? The paragraph is about the things that encouraged people to elect George Washington and the merits of Washington to lead the nation, so the best answer would be about the success of the presidency of Washington.

Mr. Thompson is assigning his class a research project and is able to provide computer access to students throughout the process. Which of the following is the LEAST effective way to incorporate technology into the research project? a) Incorporate the expectation for a multimedia element in the culminating presentation. b) Plan time for students to use the computers for the first draft of the written portion of their project, then facilitate the use of word processing applications to prioritize the revision process. c) Teach a lesson on using research databases and require that all sources come from the one database provided by the librarian. d) Require the use of varied source types.

c) Teach a lesson on using research databases and require that all sources come from the one database provided by the librarian. Part of the role of the teacher in this lesson is to train students on how to evaluate sources. Limiting the research to one source will effectively remove the responsibility of evaluating sources from students. Instead, the teacher could require varied sources and teach the students to evaluate the sources for reliability and bias.

Based on the information illustrated, which of the following conclusions can be reached? a) A significant percentage of African slaves was sent to European countries. b) The largest importer of African slaves was the Southern American colonies. c) The largest importer of African slaves was the Caribbean countries. d) The slave trade increased in frequency in the 19th century.

c) The largest importer of African slaves was the Caribbean countries. According to the chart, the Caribbean Islands imported 40% of the slaves, the largest percentage of any area.

Once a student has thoroughly researched a subject topic, which of the following would be the most appropriate next step? a) Re-start the research process to ensure all sources are valid and accurate b) Move onto the next research project c) To form a conclusion and present the conclusion in a written paper or formal presentation d) Re-examine the initial question to identify if the question is aligned to the research assignment

c) To form a conclusion and present the conclusion in a written paper or formal presentation This is the best answer because at the end of research, it is best for a student to compile their findings for presenting to the teacher and class.

Mrs. Adams is beginning instruction on WWII in her history class. How could the English teacher best support this instruction by connecting their two disciplines? a) Ask Mrs. Adams to create grammar lessons, embedding WWII facts, for use in the English class. b) Ask Mrs. Adams for a lesson that she may not have time to fit into her class schedule. c) Use Night, a Holocaust memoir, as the text for their upcoming genre study of memoirs. d) It is unreasonable for Mrs. Adams to expect the English teacher to accommodate the social studies learning goals.

c) Use Night, a Holocaust memoir, as the text for their upcoming genre study of memoirs. Using Night to fulfill the English standards is good way for the English class to provide further context for the information being taught in the social studies class about WWII.

A social studies teacher wants to address the social studies theme of time, continuity, and change. Which of the following questions for a sixth-grade elementary class would be most appropriate to address this theme? a) What two states have the largest production of oil? b) Why is oil expensive? c) Why did the demand for oil increase with the mass production of the automobile? d) What are the geographic characteristics of the majority of oil fields within the United States?

c) Why did the demand for oil increase with the mass production of the automobile? The question by the teacher requires an understanding of time and change. This answer requires students to assess the change in the demand for oil over a time period and how an event in time (mass production of the automobile) dramatically changed the demand for oil.

A sixth-grade teacher is planning a lesson on the Constitution. Which of the following would be the most appropriate primary source to use when presenting the lesson? a) a copy of the Declaration of Independence b) Thomas Paine's Common Sense c) a copy of the Constitution d) a painting of the Constitutional Convention of 1787

c) a copy of the Constitution A copy of the Constitution would be the best primary source in a lesson about the Constitution.

A third-grade teacher is discussing cultural differences with her students. Which of the following instructional activities demonstrates an effective use of technology within this unit? a) having students work in groups using collaborative software to create their own country, complete with a flag, holidays, and traditions b) asking students to read about different cultures online and present their findings to the class c) conducting a virtual call in which students can ask questions to a third-grade class in another country d) having students watch a video in which a teacher discusses some cultural differences

c) conducting a virtual call in which students can ask questions to a third-grade class in another country In this case, technology enhances the lesson, as it presents students with a learning opportunity that would not be possible without the use of technology.

The image below depicts which type of map? a) economic/resource b) climate c) political d) physical

c) political Political maps show boundaries and capitals like the image shown.

Which of the following types of maps shows borders of countries? a) meteorological b) topographic c) political

c) political Political maps show the boundaries and locations of countries, states, cities, towns, counties, municipalities, etc. The purpose of political maps is to show man-made political boundaries in a particular area.

A climate map differs from other maps in that it includes which of the following data? a) political boundaries b) location of natural resources c) temperature d) elevation

c) temperature Temperature and climate are both typically shown on a climate map, and are differentiated by color.

A sixth-grade geography teacher has introduced a unit on South America. For one assignment in the unit she asks students to choose a cultural element like art, music, or literature from the area for research. Following the research, she asks the class to write a paragraph explaining how they think the environment may have influenced their researched topics. Why does the teacher ask this question at the end? a) to demonstrate how research will be a useful skill for answering questions in their own life b) to increase student ownership of learning by offering choices c) to provide an opportunity for students to think critically about their research d) to evaluate whether the student completed a sufficient amount of research on their topic

c) to provide an opportunity for students to think critically about their research Social studies skills are particularly important in ensuring that students become critically-thinking lifelong learners, capable of researching and evaluating the answers to their questions. This activity helps them go a step beyond just collecting information, to considering how different ideas in the unit relate to one another.

Which of the following types of maps shows a detailed and accurate graphic representation of natural features of the ground? a) thematic b) meteorological c) topographic d) political

c) topographic A topographic map displays, in large detail, the natural features of the ground. In general, the purpose of topographic maps is to convey the relief, or elevation changes, in a particular area using contour lines.

Given the map above, which of the following conclusions is best supported? a) West African kingdoms relied heavily on naval trade. b) West African kingdoms lacked the ability to develop an infrastructure to prosper. c) West African kingdoms were unable and not interested in expanding past the Sahara Desert. d) West African kingdoms built upon the success of previous kingdoms.

d) West African kingdoms built upon the success of previous kingdoms. This is the only answer choice that is best supported by the map above. Each successive kingdom becomes larger and larger, while maintaining the land of previous kingdoms. This strongly implies each kingdom was able to build upon the success of the latter.

During a presentation on the branches of government, a group of students state that "the executive branch is responsible for interpreting the laws created by the legislative branch." Based on this statement, which of the following feedback would be most appropriate for the teacher to provide? a) Explain the checks and balances of the judicial branch b) Commend the students for a quality presentation c) Explain the functions of the legislative branch d) Clarify the powers of the executive and judicial branches

d) Clarify the powers of the executive and judicial branches The executive branch is responsible for enforcing the laws created by the legislative branch. The judicial branch is responsible for interpreting the laws created by the legislative branch.

When a student is beginning a research project, which of the following is the most appropriate first step? a) Write an introduction to the research project to guide the research process b) Identify potential websites to use during the research process c) Perform an initial background check on the research subject d) Form an initial question about a research topic

d) Form an initial question about a research topic This is the best first step. Focusing the research question or topic will help to eliminate time lost on the irrelevant information, and help give direction to the study.

The information above can best help a student identify which of the following? a) How South American geography influences human migration in various stages of life b) A country's birth rate c) A government's burden in social programs d) Life expectancy in a country

d) Life expectancy in a country If population average increases as the ages get younger, then the life expectancy will decrease as the ages get older. Since Argentina has the highest population percentage above 65 and the lowest population percentage under 15, then Argentina has a population that is living to an older age and thus, is expected to live longer.

Which northern city experienced the largest population (by number) increase of African Americans from 1910-1930? a) Pittsburgh b) Detroit c) Philadelphia d) New York City

d) New York City This question is asking for the largest population increase by number. New York City experienced a population increase of 235,997, as seen in the second-to-last column.

If a student were trying to learn general geographic and economic information about a particular country, which of the following would be the most efficient and reliable tool? a) an interactive map b) interviewing a person who has visited the country c) a world history e-textbook d) a digital encyclopedia

d) a digital encyclopedia In an encyclopedia, you can expect to find general things like geography information, population, broad historical overview, and major economic sectors of the country.

Which of the following would be the best graphic to demonstrate the relationship between temperature and elevation? a) a flow chart b) a circular diagram c) a timeline d) a scatterplot

d) a scatterplot A scatterplot plots data on the X and Y axis to examine the relationship between the two sets of variables.

Which of the following would be classified as a secondary source? a) a campaign speech given by Lyndon Johnson in 1960 b) a diary written by Martha Washington c) a photograph of Abraham Lincoln d) an encyclopedia article on the Battle of the Coral Sea

d) an encyclopedia article on the Battle of the Coral Sea An encyclopedia article on a battle - such as the Battle of the Coral Sea - is an example of a secondary source, something that builds on information from primary sources.

Which of the following is not one of the 8 essential knowledge and skills identified in the TEKS for social studies instruction? a) culture b) economics c) citizenship d) anthropology

d) anthropology While there may be some standards that related to anthropology, it is not listed as one of the 8 essential knowledge and skills identified in the TEKS for social studies instruction.

In studying cause and effect in history, which of the following factors is the most important in determining the subsequent effect of one event on another? a) population b) geography c) location d) chronology

d) chronology Chronology is generally considered the key aspect of cause and effect, as it establishes a sequence of events that can help to determine how some events influence others.B. While factors of location may have an impact on the cause-and-effect process of history, chronology is generally considered the key aspect of cause and effect, as it establishes a sequence of events that can help to determine how some events influence others.

What skill is covered at all levels of social studies instruction, according to the TEKS? a) how geography impacts life b) individual responsibility c) the concept of chronology d) critical thinking

d) critical thinking Critical thinking is taught in various ways and at varying levels throughout all Socials Studies instruction.

Technology is best utilized in the classroom when it can accomplish which of the following? a) decreases the time the teacher must spend on instruction b) allows students to complete their homework more quickly c) decreases the cost to the school district d) enhances the learning objective

d) enhances the learning objective Technology is best used to enhance the learning objective of the lesson.

Mrs. Sims wants to demonstrate to her students how the price of gasoline has increased over time. Which of the following graphs would best help Mrs. Sims visually demonstrate this concept? a) population pyramid b) pie chart c) bar graph d) line graph

d) line graph Line graphs are great ways to show change over time. In this graph, the y-axis would be the cost the x-axis would be time.

Mr. Parretto wants to encourage his students to identify bias in the media. He presents the class with the following excerpt from the school newspaper: The school board made the decision on Thursday night to cut the library's media budget. The budget cuts will affect the library's ability to purchase new audio/visual equipment and could result in a reduction of hours for student workers. One student worker was quoted saying, "The budget cut will hurt students trying to make money after school. I don't know where else I can find a job." The judgment was pronounced Thursday night in a vote of 7-2. The budget cuts to the library are expected to prevent further cuts to athletic departments. Which of the following best identifies the form of bias in the newspaper article? a) no bias is presented b) confirmation bias c) framing bias d) negativity bias

d) negativity bias Negativity bias occurs when the focus of a piece focuses only, or predominantly, on the negative aspects without regard to positive aspects. The excerpt focuses only on the negative aspects of the budget cuts and barely mentions that it was to save the athletic department. The article does not mention how students with saved after-school programs feel about the budget cuts.

Which of the following types of maps might show the average number of children in each state last year? a) meteorological b) topographic c) political d) thematic

d) thematic A thematic map is a type of map designed to show a particular theme connected with a specific geographic area. A thematic map can display physical, social, political, economic, cultural, sociological, agricultural, etc. characteristics of a city, state, region, nation, or continent.

For which of the following reasons would a teacher use a population pyramid, like the one above? a) to show the number one cause for death in a given age group b) to show the average age of populations in a given geographic area c) to show the median ages of various socio-economic demographics d) to show the distribution of population based on age in the United States

d) to show the distribution of population based on age in the United States The graph shows the distribution of a population based on age.