Which of the Following Demographic Changes Is True in Relation

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following demographic changes is true in relation to Australia?

• A) The Australian population is becoming more homogenised, or similar.
• B) Marriage is becoming more common.
• C) Australians are having more children than they did in the past.
• D) Australians are living longer than they ever have.
• E) Australians are marrying younger than they did in the past.

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