The most commonly used graphic depiction of the age/sex distribution of a population is called a(n)___________ .
A) demographic diagram
B) socio-ecological snapshot
C) population pyramid
D) actuarial graph

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A population pyramid is a graphical representation of a population's age and sex composition. It consists of two back-to-back bar graphs, one showing the number of males and one showing females in a particular population in five-year age groups. These groups are typically listed vertically along the left side of the graph and go from youngest at the bottom to oldest at the top. The shape of the pyramid can provide insights into the demographic trends and future changes in a population.

The Most Commonly Used Graphic Depiction of the Age/sex Distribution