Question

Which of the following statements best describe age structure diagrams?A. They show the actual population size of each individual specific age groups and genders.B. They show how many individuals are within a given amount of space.C. They show the number of males and females of several species and include age categories.D. They are useful in predicting future trends in a population relating to age groups of males and females.

Answer 1

The best option would be the letter D. They are useful in predicting future trends in a population relating to age groups of males and females.

Age structure is represented by a bar graph that shows the composition of a population relating to the proportions of individuals of varying ages. The younger ones are placed at the bottom and males and females are placed o either side of the graph.