Asked by Brittany McCord on May 25, 2024

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Which age structure would be associated with a country that has a rapidly growing population? 

A)  a structure that forms an inverted pyramid 
B)  a structure that has a large prereproductive population 
C)  a structure that shows little variation in population by age 
D)  a structure that has a broad-based pyramid

Age Structure

The distribution of individuals among various age groups in a population, often depicted as a population pyramid, influencing growth and social dynamics.

Prereproductive Population

Individuals within a population who have not yet reached the age where they can reproduce.

Inverted Pyramid

A graphical representation that inverts the conventional pyramid shape to illustrate a reversal of a norm, such as demographic statistics or organizational structures.

  • Identify age structures associated with different population growth rates.
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Keisha ThomasMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
A broad-based pyramid age structure is characterized by a large base of young people with each older age group represented by a progressively smaller percentage of the total population. This shape is indicative of a population with a high birth rate and a relatively low life expectancy, which leads to a rapidly growing population.