A Population That Has Been at or Below Replacement-Level Fertility

question 67

Multiple Choice

A population that has been at or below replacement-level fertility for decades will

• A)stop growing or decrease in size.
• B)produce large numbers of emigrants.
• C)increase in size.
• D)exceed its carrying capacity.

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Definitions:

Circumference

Circumference is the linear distance around the edge of a circle or roughly circular object.

Inaccurate Readings

Measurements or data received from an instrument or device that do not accurately reflect the true value or condition.

Ventilation

A process involving the movement of air into and out of the lungs, facilitating gas exchange with the internal environment.

Respiration

The process by which living organisms inhale oxygen from the environment and exhale carbon dioxide as a waste product, essential for life.