Why Does Age at First Reproduction Matter in Population Growth

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why does age at first reproduction matter in population growth?

• A) It doesn't really. As long as women are reproducing there will likely be population growth.
• B) Babies are less likely to survive if mother are very young.
• C) Very young age at first reproduction indicates some level of hormone-mimicking pollutant, which will eventually result in a declining population.
• D) If a woman starts having children at a younger age, she is more likely to die, reducing population growth.
• E) If a woman starts having children at a younger age, she will have time to have more children, increasing the population growth rate.

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