AP Environmental Scienceeasymcq1 pt
A country's pyramid is narrow at the base and wide in the middle. What does this predict?
A.Population decline as the large middle cohort ages
B.Rapid future growth
C.Exponential boom
D.No demographic change
Explanation
Core Concept
Few children today means fewer parents tomorrow; the bulging middle will age into retirement without replacement — Japan's situation.
Correct Answer
APopulation decline as the large middle cohort ages
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