Ignoring migration, the age structure of a human population likely to decrease in size will have what shape?
a. inverted pyramid
b. pyramid
c. Both a pyramid and a rectangle tapering toward the top result in a population that decreases in size.
d. a rectangle tapering toward the top
e. Both an inverted pyramid and a rectangle tapering toward the top result in a population that decreases in size.
Answer: a. inverted pyramid
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