A population pyramid indicating a high proportion of children and rapid growth and which has a broad...........

Sociology Preliminary DEMOGRAPHY

A population pyramid indicating a high proportion of children and rapid growth and which has a broad base is known as

expansive pyramid

constructive pyramid

stationary pyramid

none of these

- Expansive Pyramid:

- Represents a young population with a high birth rate.

- Characterized by a broad base, indicating many children.

- Suggests rapid population growth.

- Correct Answer: Expansive Pyramid

- Constructive Pyramid:

- Indicates lower birth rates and an older population.

- Narrower base, wider top, showing slower growth or decline.

- Stationary Pyramid:

- Shows balanced birth and death rates.

- Even distribution across age groups, indicating stable growth.

- None of these:

- Not applicable as the three options encompass the main pyramid types.

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