Why Do Growth Rates Appear to Be Declining in Many

question 1

Multiple Choice

Why do growth rates appear to be declining in many human populations?

• A) Families are choosing to have fewer children.
• B) Death rates are increasing due to disease epidemics and famines.
• C) Birth rates are decreasing due to famine.
• D) The carrying capacity has been reached.

---

Definitions:

Mirror

An object that reflects light in such a way that, for incident light in some range of wavelengths, it reflects an image of what is in front of it.

Sad

A feeling characterized by sorrow, disappointment, or unhappiness.

React Strongly

To respond to a stimulus or situation with heightened emotional or physical intensity.

Disagree

To have or express a different opinion or to not consent to a viewpoint or idea.