The age distribution of a population has a direct bearing on the demand for schooling, health, employment, housing, and pensions. The current distribution of a population can be depicted in a population pyramid

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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What will be an ideal response?

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A coup d'état usually results in:

a. revolutionary change throughout the society b. the establishment of a classless society c. the establishment of a democracy d. the establishment of an oligarchy

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