The age-structure diagram for rapidly growing populations ____
a. is in the form of a rectangle
b. is characterized by a large percentage of the population in the post-reproductive years
c. has a very narrow base, showing a small number of young
d. has about equal distribution among all age groups
e. is in the form of a pyramid with a very broad base indicating a large number of young
ANSWER: e
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