Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Future of Populations

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the future of populations in developing, less industrialized countries are correct?

• A) The reproductive rates are predicted to remain below replacement level. and the overall population size will increase dramatically.
• B) Survivorship will increase and the fertility rate is predicted to remain high, especially in some regions.
• C) Survivorship will increase, overall population size will increase dramatically, and the fertility rate is predicted to remain high, especially in some regions.

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