Use the Survivorship Curves in Figure 53

question 6

Multiple Choice

Use the survivorship curves in Figure 53.1 to answer the following questions.

Figure 53.1
-Which curve best describes survivorship in humans who live in undeveloped nations?

• A) A
• B) B
• C) C
• D) D
• E) E

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Definitions:

Focus

A point used in the definitions of conic sections, such as ellipses and hyperbolas, that helps to define their shapes.

Semicircular Arch

An arch that forms half of a circle and is often used in architectural designs.

Diameter

A straight line segment passing through the center of a circle or sphere and terminating on both sides of the perimeter, effectively measuring the largest distance across the shape.

Vertex

A point where two or more curves, lines, or edges meet; in geometry, it is often used to describe a corner point of a polygon or an angle.