The population pyramid for Country Y shows a wide base, steeply tapering sides, and a narrow apex.

Which statement best describes the population structure of Country Y?

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The population pyramid for Country Y shows a wide base, steeply tapering sides, and a narrow apex.

Which statement best describes the population structure of Country Y?

Accepted Answer

A youthful population with high birth rates and low life expectancy — Award 1 mark for correct interpretation. A wide base indicates high birth rates; tapering sides and narrow apex indicate high death rates and low life expectancy, typical of Stage 2 countries. A is incorrect — this would show a narrow base and wide apex. C is incorrect — this would show a column shape. D is incorrect — this would show an inverted pyramid.

Answer

A youthful population with high birth rates and low life expectancy

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A stable population with equal numbers in all age groups

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An ageing population with low birth rates

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A declining population with more deaths than births

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