Use the figures to answer the following question.

Based on the diagrams in the figure and on the large population of baby boomers in the United States, which graph best reflects U.S. population in 20 years?

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Use the figures to answer the following question.

Based on the diagrams in the figure and on the large population of baby boomers in the United States, which graph best reflects U.S. population in 20 years?

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The baby boomer generation is currently in their late 50s to early 70s, which means in 20 years (2039), they will be in their 70s to 90s. As people age, the death rate tends to increase, so there will likely be a significant decrease in the older population. This is reflected in graph B, where the population decreases after age 60. Graphs A, C, and D all show a more consistent increase in population across all ages, which is unlikely given the aging baby boomer population.

Use the Figures to Answer the Following Question