A Decline in a Country's Death Rate Will Result in an Increase

question 15

Multiple Choice

A decline in a country's death rate will result in an increase in the country's population growth rate unless_________ .

• A)immigration offsets the deaths occurring in the country
• B)the country is in Stage 2 of the demographic transition
• C)there is also a decline in the country's birth rate
• D)there is an increase in the country's birth rate

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Definitions:

Genotype

The genetic endowment of an individual.

Phenotype

An organism’s observable characteristics that result from the interaction of the genotype with the environment.

Infant Mortality

The rate at which babies under one year of age die, considered a critical indicator of the health and well-being of a population.

Brazelton Neonatal Assessment Scale

A scale used to assess a newborn’s neurological condition.