In Which World Region Is Life Expectancy About the Same

question 41

Multiple Choice

In which world region is life expectancy about the same today as it was in 1975?

• A) North America
• B) Europe
• C) Australia
• D) Africa
• E) East Asia

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Definitions:

Extended Families

Family groups that extend beyond the nuclear family, including relatives such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, often living close by or within the same household.

Incest Taboo

A cultural or social prohibition against sexual relations or marriage between persons deemed too closely related.

Subsistence

The means by which individuals or societies obtain their basic necessities for survival, such as food, shelter, and clothing.

Geographical Mobility

The movement of people or populations from one location to another, often for reasons of employment, housing, or other socio-economic factors.