The Growth Potential of Populations

question 18

Multiple Choice

The growth potential of populations

• A)has been reached worldwide thanks to improvements in genetic technology.
• B)has not yet been reached in most wealthy countries.
• C)has been reached even in less wealthy populations where growth periods are slow.
• D)can be achieved with improvements in disease control and nutrition.

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Definitions:

Photosynthesis

The process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy, producing oxygen and glucose.

Light Colors

Hues that reflect a large portion of the visible light spectrum, making them appear bright to the human eye.

Carbon Source

A molecule used by an organism as a source of carbon for growth and development; can be organic, such as glucose, or inorganic, like carbon dioxide.