The Age-Structure Diagram for Rapidly Growing Populations

question 82

Multiple Choice

The age-structure diagram for rapidly growing populations

• A) is in the form of a pyramid.
• B) is characterized by a large percentage of the population in the post-reproductive years.
• C) has a very broad base, showing a large number of young.
• D) has about equal distribution among all age groups.
• E) is in the form of a pyramid and has a very broad base showing a large number of young.

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