The Countries of the World Today Are Divided into 2

question 26

Multiple Choice

The countries of the world today are divided into 2 groups. The more-developed countries, typified by countries in North America and Europe, are those in which population growth is under control and the people enjoy a good standard of living. The less-developed countries, typified by countries in Latin America, Africa, and Asia, are those in which population growth is out of control and the majority of people live in poverty. Sylvia S. Mader, Human Biology, 4th ed.

• A) Argument; conclusion: The countries of the ... into two groups.
• B) Nonargument.
• C) Argument; conclusion: The more developed countries ... standard of living.
• D) Argument; conclusion: The less developed countries ... live in poverty.
• E) Argument; conclusion: The less developed countries ... Africa, and Asia.

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