The Lithosphere Is Composed of the

question 7

Multiple Choice

The lithosphere is composed of the

• A) crust only.
• B) crust,mantle,and outer core.
• C) top 100 m of sediments and sedimentary rocks.
• D) crust and the uppermost part of the mantle.

Identify the goals and outcomes of the UN's 1994 International Conference on Population and Development.

Understand how environmental, political, and socio-economic factors affect population growth and structure.

Comprehend the role of demography in understanding population size, composition, and distribution.

Analyze the relationship between mortality rates, fertility rates, and population growth dynamics.

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