Population pyramids are a graphical representation of age structures. One type of pyramid is a stationary pyramid which has a narrow base, and approximately an equal percentage of people in each age group, tapering off at older ages, which is the result of
A) a lengthy period of low fertility
B) slow declines in fertility
C) rapid declines in fertility
D) a high proportion of children in the population, a result of high past and present fertility levels
E) a high proportion of older people in the population

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A stationary pyramid indicates a lengthy period of low fertility, which results in a narrower base and approximately equal percentages of people in each age group. This means there are fewer young people being born and the population is aging, leading to a stable structure over time.

Population Pyramids Are a Graphical Representation of Age Structures