An age pyramid with a broad base that quickly slopes up to a narrow top would be indicative of ________.
A)an industrialized nation
B)a developing nation
C)a population with a high average age
D)a population with a high survivorship of older adults

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A broad base on an age pyramid indicates a large percentage of young people in the population, which is typical of developing nations with high birth rates and low life expectancies. The quickly sloping up to a narrow top indicates a low percentage of older adults, which is also typical of developing nations.

An Age Pyramid with a Broad Base That Quickly Slopes