A country is worried that, because of its low birthrate and high number of elderly people, its social security system will be stressed. What is a sign of this?
A) the population pyramid will be wider at the bottom (i.e. a regular, right-side-up pyramid).
B) the population pyramid will be wider at the top (i.e. an upside-down pyramid).
C) the population pyramid will be shaped like an hour glass.
D) the population pyramid will be shaped like a rectangle.

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A population pyramid that is wider at the top indicates a higher number of elderly people, which could put a strain on the social security system.

A Country Is Worried That, Because of Its Low Birthrate