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

Question

The most commonly used graphic depiction of the age-sex distribution of a population is called a __________.
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 the age and sex distribution of a population, with the youngest age groups at the base and the oldest age groups at the top. It is the most commonly used graphic depiction of the age-sex distribution of a population. Choice A (demographic diagram) and choice D (actuarial graph) are not as commonly used or specific to age-sex distributions. Choice B (socio-ecological snapshot) is not a recognized or commonly used term in demography.

The Most Commonly Used Graphic Depiction of the Age-Sex Distribution