A population pyramid with a wide base and a narrow peak is characteristic of what kind of growth rate?

A) slow growth
B) zero growth
C) rapid growth
D) negative growth
E) It is impossible to tell the growth rate based on the shape of a population pyramid.

Question

A population pyramid with a wide base and a narrow peak is characteristic of what kind of growth rate?

A) slow growth 
B) zero growth 
C) rapid growth 
D) negative growth 
E) It is impossible to tell the growth rate based on the shape of a population pyramid.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A population pyramid with a wide base and a narrow peak indicates a high birth rate and a relatively low life expectancy, which are characteristics of rapid population growth.

A Population Pyramid with a Wide Base and a Narrow