What Trend Is Occurring with the Worldwide Total Fertility Rate

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Multiple Choice

What trend is occurring with the worldwide total fertility rate (TFR) over the past 10 years?

• A) The TFR is continuing to increase sharply.
• B) The TFR is continuing to decrease sharply.
• C) The TFR has continued to hold steady for the past 10 years.
• D) The TFR is continuing to increase gradually.

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