The Fastest Growing Segment of the U

question 141

Multiple Choice

The fastest growing segment of the U.S. population is comprised of people ________.

• A) between the ages of 18 and 30
• B) under the age of 18
• C) over the age of 85
• D) between the ages of 30 and 65

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Definitions:

Desert Crusts

Biological crusts formed by a community of microorganisms, including cyanobacteria, algae, and fungi, which stabilize desert soils and prevent erosion.

Nitrogen Fixation

Incorporation of nitrogen gas into ammonia.

Western Coast

The land along the western edge of a continent, facing the ocean or sea.

Chaparrals

A biome characterized by dense, spiny shrubs and a Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters, found in regions like California.