If a Country's Population Growth Rate Exceeds the Growth Rate

question 42

Multiple Choice

If a country's population growth rate exceeds the growth rate in its GDP, which of the following is true?

• A) Per capita GDP is rising.
• B) Per capita GDP is not changing.
• C) Per capita GDP is falling.
• D) None of the above.

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Definitions:

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A process where solid particles are separated from liquids through the application of pressure, forcing the liquid through a semipermeable barrier.

Distal Convoluted Tubules

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Active Transport

The movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a lower to a higher concentration, requiring energy expenditure.

Protein

Large molecules composed of amino acids that perform a vast array of functions in the body, including catalyzing metabolic reactions, DNA replication, and responding to stimuli.