A Population Pyramid with a Relatively Narrow Base and Straight

question 12

Multiple Choice

A population pyramid with a relatively narrow base and straight vertical sides indicates that the population has a ____ birth rate and a ____ death rate.

• A)high;high
• B)high;low
• C)low;high
• D)low;low

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Definitions:

Caste System

A form of social stratification characterized by hereditary transmission of a lifestyle which often includes occupation, status in a hierarchy, and customary social interaction and exclusion.

Citizenship Rights

The set of rights guaranteed to each citizen by the country's constitution and laws, including civil, political, and social rights.

African American

A term referring to Americans of African ancestry, particularly those whose ancestors were enslaved and brought to the United States.

Cultural Capital

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