The Population Explosion Has Occurred

question 173

Multiple Choice

The population explosion has occurred

• A)primarily in the developing countries of Latin America, Asia, and Africa.
• B)evenly throughout the world.
• C)primarily in the United States due to high birthrates and immigration.
• D)primarily in the countries of the European Union due to high birthrates and immigration.
• E)primarily in developed countries due to better economic, infrastructure, and health care conditions.

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