The Maximum Number of Years That an Average Person in a Society

question 17

Multiple Choice

The maximum number of years that an average person in a society could expect to live is called:

• A) life expectancy
• B) fecundity
• C) the crude death rate
• D) the life span

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Definitions:

Caldera

A large volcanic crater formed by a major eruption leading to the collapse of the mouth of the volcano.

Steam Eruption

A volcanic event wherein water is heated by magma and vaporizes explosively, releasing steam and volcanic gases into the atmosphere.

Magma

Molten rock beneath the Earth's surface which can form igneous rocks upon cooling.

Groundwater

Water that is stored underground in soil or between rocks, supplying wells and springs, and playing a crucial role in the hydrological cycle.