The Principal Reason for Declining Natural Increase Rates in Less

question 16

Multiple Choice

The principal reason for declining natural increase rates in less developed countries today is

• A) increasing crude birth rates.
• B) declining crude birth rates.
• C) increasing crude death rates.
• D) declining crude death rates.
• E) balanced natural increase rates.

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Definitions:

Modernization Theory

A theory that suggests societies progress through a series of stages of economic development, from traditional to modern.

Economic Development

A process by which a nation improves the economic, political, and social well-being of its people.

Environmental Degradation

The deterioration of the natural environment due to human activity, leading to the depletion of resources and loss of biodiversity.

Global Stratification

The unequal distribution of wealth, power, and resources among countries worldwide.