Some Countries Are Now Concerned About Declining Fertility Rates

question 45

Multiple Choice

Some countries are now concerned about declining fertility rates. Which of the following is NOT an incentive described in the text?

• A) paying a mother when she has a child
• B) providing mothers generous paid leave from work
• C) providing free education until the child is 18 years old
• D) receiving an annual payment until the child is 18 years old

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Definitions:

Secondary Xylem

Secondary xylem refers to the plant tissue responsible for water transportation and structural support, developed after the primary xylem.

Lateral Roots

Secondary roots that grow laterally from the primary root, enhancing the plant's ability to absorb water and nutrients.

Pericycle

A layer of cells in plant roots, located just inside the endodermis, involved in the formation of lateral roots and sometimes contributing to secondary growth.

Cladode

A type of stem that resembles a leaf, functioning in photosynthesis, found in plants such as cacti and certain succulents.