The Demographic Transition View Alleges That

question 89

Multiple Choice

The demographic transition view alleges that

• A)the DVCs must first accept the use of birth control techniques to increase their standards of living.
• B)population growth will decline only if mortality rates exceed birth rates.
• C)if incomes first rise, population growth will then decline.
• D)population growth has no bearing on a nation's per capita income.

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Definitions:

Myelinization

The process of forming a myelin sheath around the nerves in the body, which enhances the speed and efficiency of electrical signal transmission in the nervous system.

Cortex

the outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in numerous high-level functions including thought, memory, and consciousness.

Rooting Reflex

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Moro

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