A Population's __________ Is the Average Number of Children Born

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Essay

A population's __________ is the average number of children born to women during their reproductive years.

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Definitions:

Offset Stream Channel

A stream or river channel that has been shifted laterally due to tectonic movement, creating a visible displacement along a fault line.

Active Faults

Faults that have moved recently (in geological terms) and are likely to experience future earthquakes.

Scarp

1. A linear or curved scar left behind by a landslide on a hillslope, marking where the landslide pulled away from the rest of the hill. 2. A break or step in the land surface formed by movement along a fault (fault scarp).

Linear Ridge

A long, narrow elevation of land, often formed by tectonic processes or the hardening of lava flows.