Which of the Following Statements Best Describes How the Population

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes how the population of the United States is changing?

• A) Growth will occur because of a decrease in the death rate.
• B) Growth will occur because of ongoing immigration.
• C) Growth will occur because of an increase in the birth rate.
• D) Growth will occur because of lengthening of the normal life span.

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Definitions:

Bacteria

Microscopic, single-celled organisms found almost everywhere, which can be beneficial, neutral, or harmful to humans and other organisms.

Febrile Seizures

Seizures that occur in a young child with a fever, typically without any brain or spinal cord infection or injury.

Antibiotics

Medications used to prevent and treat bacterial infections by killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria.

Fever

An elevation in body temperature above the normal range, often a sign of infection or illness.