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.

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