The US Census Bureau (2004) Estimates That If Demographic Data Follow

question 13

Multiple Choice

The U.S. Census Bureau (2004) estimates that if demographic data follow recent trends, during the period of 2000 to 2050, the outcome will be that the ________ population will be the slowest growing racial group and will be reduced by 10% overall in total population by 2050.

• A) White
• B) Asian
• C) Hispanic
• D) American Indian

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Definitions:

Corolla Flare

The outward spreading or expansion of the petals in a flower's corolla, contributing to its visual appeal and pollinator attraction.

Heritable

Traits or characteristics that can be passed from parents to their offspring through genes.

Selection

The process by which certain traits become more or less common in a population due to their impact on the reproductive success of their bearers.

Directional Selection

A form of natural selection in which individuals with traits on one end of the spectrum are more likely to survive and reproduce, leading to an overall shift in the population.