The Age Structure Diagram for Rapidly Growing Populations ____

question 87

Multiple Choice

The age structure diagram for rapidly growing populations ____.

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

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