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What does a triangular shape in an age/sex pyramid typically indicate?

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Population structure

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What does a triangular shape in an age/sex pyramid typically indicate?.

  1. A.A stable population
  2. B.A declining population
  3. C.A rapidly growing population
  4. D.An aging population

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Diagram Description

Age/Sex Pyramid of Country X

The pyramid shows a broad base and a narrow top, indicating a high birth rate and a smaller elderly population.

Age GroupMale PopulationFemale Population
0-4200000190000
5-9180000170000
10-14160000150000
15-19140000130000
20-24120000110000
25-2910000090000
30-348000070000
35-396000050000
40-444000030000
45-492000015000
50-54100008000
55-5950004000
60-6430002000
65+20001000
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    Describe the implications of the age/sex pyramid for the country's economic development.

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