Population Pyramid This activity will help you meet these educational goals: Content Standards—You will discuss how poverty and crime fit the general strain theory. You will use critical-thinking and problem-solving skills and communicate effectively. Direction Read the instructions for this self-checked activity. Type in your response to each question, and check your answers. At the end of the activity, write a brief evaluation of your work. Activity View this interactive population pyramid. Part A This pyramid represents the population of the world in 1965. Consider the shape of the pyramid, and then describe points of information from the pyramid that stand out to you.