Which of the Following Statements About Human Population in Industrialized

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about human population in industrialized countries is incorrect?

• A) Life history is r-selected.
• B) Average family size is relatively small.
• C) The population has undergone the demographic transition.
• D) The survivorship curve is Type I.
• E) Age distribution is relatively uniform.

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Definitions:

Water Table

The surface between the unsaturated zone and the saturated zone, as in the top of groundwater in an unconfined aquifer.

Stalactites

Icicle-shaped formations that hang from the ceilings of caves, formed by the deposit of minerals from dripping water.

Calcite

A common and widely distributed mineral consisting of calcium carbonate (CaCO3), important in the formation of limestone and marble.

Stalactite

A conical or cylindrical cave formation that hangs from the ceiling of a cave and is composed mostly of calcium carbonate.