Rapid Population Growth Since 1800 Has Occurred Primarily Because of

question 221

Multiple Choice

Rapid population growth since 1800 has occurred primarily because of

• A) a significant increase in total fertility rates as living standards have risen.
• B) a significant reduction in death rates as living standards have risen.
• C) a significant increase in replacement rates as living standards have risen.
• D) all of the reasons given in the other possible answers.

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