Question

questions 9 and 10 refer to the following. population data for four different countries, 2015 which of the following countries is most likely represented in the age structure diagram shown above? country a country b country c country d

Explanation:

The age - structure diagram shown is a pyramid - shaped diagram, which is characteristic of a population with a high birth rate. Looking at the data:

• Country A has a birth rate of 26 per 1000 individuals and a total fertility rate of 3.0.
• Country B has a birth rate of 45 per 1000 individuals and a total fertility rate of 5.9. A high total fertility rate (above 2.1, which is the replacement level) and a high birth rate indicate a rapidly growing population, which is consistent with a pyramid - shaped age - structure diagram.
• Country C has a birth rate of 15 per 1000 individuals and a total fertility rate of 2.1 (replacement level).
• Country D has a birth rate of 9 per 1000 individuals and a total fertility rate of 1.5 (below replacement level).

Answer:

B. Country B