The growth rate continues to rise in some Asian countries. This is because
A) there is a higher number of reproductive individuals compared to postreproductive individuals.
B) there is a higher number of postreproductive and reproductive individuals compared to prereproductive individuals.
C) there is a higher number of prereproductive and reproductive individuals compared to postreproductive individuals.
D) there is an equal number of prereproductive and reproductive individuals.
E) there are more postreproductive individuals compared to prereproductive individuals.

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A population that is growing has more individuals in the pre- and reproductive age groups and thus the age structure diagram resembles a pyramid.

The Growth Rate Continues to Rise in Some Asian Countries