Demographers Predict That Declines in Birthrates Are in Part Due

question 61

Multiple Choice

Demographers predict that declines in birthrates are in part due to

• A)more strict adherence to religious beliefs and practices regarding human reproduction.
• B)fewer career opportunities for women in many societies.
• C)the increased expense of raising a child in modern societies.
• D)falling standards of living in many countries around the world.

---

Definitions:

Shih Hwang-ti

The first emperor of a unified China, known for his contributions to Chinese culture and history, such as the construction of the Great Wall of China.

King Jehoiakim

King Jehoiakim was a ruler of Judah, notable for his reign mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, where his actions and the consequences thereof are recorded.

Plato

Ancient Greek philosopher who was a student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, known for his contributions to Western philosophy.

Parallelism

The use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same or similar in their construction, sound, meaning, or meter.