The Average Number of Births a Female in a Given

question 42

Multiple Choice

The average number of births a female in a given population has during her reproductive years is the

• A)conception rate.
• B)birth rate.
• C)fertility rate.
• D)reproductive rate.

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A legal system originating in Continental Europe, where laws are written and codified, as opposed to being determined by precedent; it governs private matters such as contracts, property, and family law.

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