The Rate at Which Children Must Be Born to Replace

question 49

Multiple Choice

The rate at which children must be born to replace those dying in the population is called ____________.

• A)positive growth
• B)fertility rate
• C)demographic transition
• D)carrying capacity
• E)replacement fertility rate

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