The Zero Population Growth Rate Is Slightly Over Two Children

question 54

Multiple Choice

The zero population growth rate is slightly over two children per couple because

• A) We always need slightly more young people
• B) The older generation is dying
• C) Some children die and some couples do not have children
• D) That is as low as birth rates can reasonably be expected to get
• E) The zero population growth rate is not slightly over two children per couple

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