Which of the Following Is a Demographic Factor That Has

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a demographic factor that has increased losses from climate change in the United States?

• A) The increasing life expectancy in the United States.
• B) The increasing population in Southern states such as Florida, Texas, and South Carolina.
• C) The declining fertility rate (live births per women of child-bearing age) in the United States.
• D) The growth in the number of families living below the poverty line in the United States.

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