Consider several human populations of equal size and net reproductive rate, but different in age structure. The population that is likely to grow the most during the next 30 years is the one with the greatest fraction of people in which age range?

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A population with a greater fraction of people in the 10 to 20 years age range will likely grow the most in the next 30 years because these individuals are approaching or entering their reproductive years, leading to a higher potential for population growth.

Consider Several Human Populations of Equal Size and Net Reproductive