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A population pyramid shows the total population divided into various age groups.

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The given statement is true. A population pyramid shows
1) The total population is segregated into various age groups, e.g., 5 to 9 years and 10 to 14 years.
2) The percentage of the total population is further divided into males and females in each of those groups.
The population composition of a country can be studied by looking at the population pyramid or the age-sex pyramid. Population composition refers to the structure of the population. Population composition helps to know the number of men or women, age group, education, occupational level, income, and health status. Economic development has little to do with how crowded the place is. Age, gender, literacy level, health status, occupation, and income level vary from person to person..

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