If you were to examine an age-sex pyramid for a low-income nation, you would expect to see which of the following patterns?
A) a wide base, indicating a high birth rate
B) a square shape, indicating a low birth rate
C) a bulge in the middle, indicating a "baby boom"
D) a wide apex, indicating long lifespans

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A low-income nation typically has a high birth rate and a high infant mortality rate. This leads to a wide base on the age-sex pyramid, indicating a large population of young people.

If You Were to Examine an Age-Sex Pyramid for a Low-Income