Asked by Rankins Cameron on Jun 13, 2024

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A population age structure diagram which shows the number of people in the pre-reproductive class is roughly equal to the number in the reproductive age class would be

A) bell shaped.
B) narrow and roughly rectangular in shape.
C) pyramid shaped.
D) shaped like an inverted triangle.
E) irregularly shaped.

Age Structure

The distribution of individuals among various age groups in a population, affecting the population's growth and sustainability.

Reproductive Class

A category or grouping within a species based on reproductive roles or capabilities, such as gender or capability to reproduce.

Pre-Reproductive

Individuals in a population who have not yet reached the age where they are capable of producing offspring, contributing to the population's growth potential.

  • Detect the schemes of escalating population figures and transitions in demographics.
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Daisy VazquezJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A population with a roughly equal number of individuals in the pre-reproductive and reproductive age classes would have a narrow and roughly rectangular age structure diagram because there would be a smaller proportion of both very young and very old individuals in the population.