Which of the Following Statements About Life Expectancy Is FALSE

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about life expectancy is FALSE?

• A)Women live longer than men do.
• B)Lifestyle factors are one reason for gender differences in life expectancy.
• C)Genetics have little influence on longevity.
• D)People who reach age 65 can expect to live another 20 or more years.

Identify the role of habitat in species survival and the effects of habitat loss and degradation.

Grasp concepts related to the recovery and decline of species populations.

Analyze the effectiveness of conservation efforts and protection statuses on species survival.

Understand the concept of mass extinction events and differentiate them from natural background extinction rates.

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