Based on the diagrams in the figure shown and on the large population of baby boomers in the United States, which graph best reflects U.S. population in 20 years?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question

Based on the diagrams in the figure shown and on the large population of baby boomers in the United States, which graph best reflects U.S. population in 20 years?
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The baby boomer generation (born between 1946 and 1964) is currently moving into the older age brackets, and thus there will be a significant increase in the number of adults over 65 in the coming years. This will lead to a higher death rate and a decreased birth rate, resulting in a population pyramid that is more top-heavy and rectangular in shape, as depicted in option B.

Based on the Diagrams in the Figure Shown and on the Large