The World's Annual ________ Is Currently Approximately 1

question 59

Multiple Choice

The world's annual ________ is currently approximately 1.2 percent, at which rate the world's population is projected to double in about 54 years.

• A) natural increase rate (NIR)
• B) life expectancy rate (LER)
• C) crude birth rate (CBR)
• D) life increase rate (LIR)
• E) natural expectancy rate (NER)

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Definitions:

COBRA

A law that provides former employees, retirees, spouses, former spouses, and dependent children the right to temporary continuation of health coverage at group rates.

Substantially Reduced

Significantly decreased in amount, size, extent, or degree.

Employee's Hours

The total time an employee is engaged in work for an employer, typically measured per day or week.

Private Employers

Organizations or individuals that operate and manage businesses which are not owned or controlled by the government, responsible for hiring employees under private employment agreements.