According to Demographers

question 335

Multiple Choice

According to demographers. The "demographic transition" resulting from an increase in living standards follows a pattern of

• A)death rates falling ahead of a decline in birthrates.
• B)death rates falling after birthrates fall.
• C)death rates rising as birthrates fall.
• D)death rates rising as birthrates rise.

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Definitions:

Soaps

Salts of fatty acids, created through the saponification process, used primarily for cleaning.

Hydrophobic

Hydrophobic refers to substances that repel water, often characterized by nonpolarity and insolubility in water.

Soap

Salt of fatty acids that are primarily used for cleaning and lubrication, formed by the reaction between an alkali and a fat or oil.

Detergent

A chemical compound used to remove dirt, including surfactants that can break up and remove grease and oil.