The Actual Shape of an Age-Sex Pyramid Is a Reflection

question 109

Multiple Choice

The actual shape of an age-sex pyramid is a reflection of

• A)the birth rate of a society.
• B)the rate of immigration compared with other countries.
• C)the overall size of the population.
• D)the death rate of a society.

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