An African family that has been displaced from their home by civil war is trying to select a new country in which to settle to gain better economic opportunities. Nigeria is a large country with rich natural resources, and the family is considering it for its new home. Among the data the family finds while researching Nigeria is the following diagram of the current age structure of the country.

-Based on the age structure of the country, what situation would be most likely to occur over the next 20 years?

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An African family that has been displaced from their home by civil war is trying to select a new country in which to settle to gain better economic opportunities. Nigeria is a large country with rich natural resources, and the family is considering it for its new home. Among the data the family finds while researching Nigeria is the following diagram of the current age structure of the country.
 
-Based on the age structure of the country, what situation would be most likely to occur over the next 20 years?

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The age structure diagram shows a large proportion of the population in the younger age groups, indicating a high birth rate and potential for population growth. This will lead to an increased demand for resources such as housing, food, and energy.

An African Family That Has Been Displaced from Their Home