Which of the Following Best Describes the Population of the Pacific

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the population of the Pacific islands in comparison to New Zealand and Australia?

• A) older, less rapidly growing, and with life expectancies in the 80s
• B) younger, more rapidly growing, and with life expectancies in the 60s or early 70's
• C) younger, more rapidly growing, and with fertility rates trending rapidly higher
• D) older, less rapidly growing, but with fertility rates trending rapidly higher

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