The Age Structure of a Population Is Often Represented by a Pyramid

question 29

Multiple Choice

The age structure of a population is often represented by a pyramid. What does an age structure pyramid with a broad base and a narrow top indicate about a population?

• A) The population is declining.
• B) The population is growing.
• C) The population is stable.
• D) The shape of the pyramid does not provide information on population growth.

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Definitions:

Autonomy

The right or condition of self-governance, or making one's own decisions without interference from others.

Choices

The act of making a decision or selection among different options or possibilities in various contexts.

Hypothetical Imperative

A command of reason that applies conditionally, suggesting an action to achieve a specific end, as opposed to a categorical imperative which is unconditional.

Humanity

The collective human race or the qualities, such as compassion and kindness, that are considered characteristic of humans.