Which statement is true for a population with an age structure diagram in the shape of a pyramid?

a. It is a rapidly growing population.
b. It means the population is mostly older individuals.
c. It would be associated with a developed country.
d. It would be indicative of the United States.
e. It means the death and birth rates are equal.


ANSWER: a

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