Megan and Bill Have Had a Difficult Marriage from the Beginning

question 63

Multiple Choice

Megan and Bill have had a difficult marriage from the beginning. They finally divorced later in life. Their reason for staying together so long, consistent with a 2004 survey conducted by AARP, was because of:

• A) their children.
• B) financial problems.
• C) religious beliefs.
• D) cultural norms.

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Definitions:

Birth Rates

The number of live births per thousand of the population in a given year.

Wasting

Rapid loss of body weight and muscle mass, often due to disease, malnutrition, or extreme physical stress.

Water

A transparent, odorless, tasteless liquid that forms the seas, lakes, rivers, and rain, and is the basis of the fluids of living organisms.

North American Residences

Housing types and styles found in North America, characterized by a wide range of architectural designs reflecting cultural diversity.