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The age-sex structure of human population in countries like France and Germany gives a steep pyramid.

  1. A
    The age-sex structure of human population in countries like France and Germany gives a steep pyramid.
  2. B
    In countries like Sudan and India the population is increasing at a rapid rate.

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An important demographic characteristic of a population is its age-sex structure, often visualized as population pyramids. Developed countries like France and Germany with stable populations show steep (often more column-like or bell-shaped) pyramids. In contrast, countries like Sudan and India have populations increasing at rapid rates (2.60% for Sudan and 1.40% for India), resulting in pyramids with broad bases. While both statements are true, the growth rate in Sudan and India does not explain the steepness of the pyramids in France and Germany.

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The age-sex structure of human population in countries like France and Germany gives a steep pyramid.

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The age-sex structure of human population in countries like France and Germany gives a steep pyramid.

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In countries like Sudan and India the population is increasing at a rapid rate.

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