Use the Figure to Answer the Following Question

question 63

Multiple Choice

Use the figure to answer the following question. Infant mortality and life expectancy at birth in developed and
Developing countries (data as of 2005) .
What is a logical conclusion that can be drawn from the graphs about developed countries?

• A) lower infant mortality rates and lower life expectancy than developing countries
• B) higher infant mortality rates and lower life expectancy than developing countries
• C) lower infant mortality rates and higher life expectancy than developing countries
• D) higher infant mortality rates and higher life expectancy than developing countries

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Definitions:

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Development

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