alleryAn age-and-sex breakdown records which feature of a population?
AChange in total over time
BStructure by traits like age
CThe total number of people
DPeople per unit land area
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Structure by traits like age
Composition describes the population's structure, including characteristics such as age and sex.
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