Population Will Necessarily Fall If the

question 42

Multiple Choice

Population will necessarily fall if the

• A) birthrate exceeds the replacement rate.
• B) replacement rate exceeds the birthrate.
• C) birthrate exceeds the total fertility rate.
• D) total fertility rate exceeds the birthrate.

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Definitions:

Cultural Group

A collection of people who share common cultural characteristics, such as language, values, customs, and traditions.

Graying of America

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Paul Ehrlich

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