Which of the Following Best Describes the Demography of Humans

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the demography of humans living in the contemporary United States?

• A) Mortality rates decline rapidly in older individuals.
• B) Survival rates remain relatively constant across all age groups once the individuals are a few months old.
• C) Most individuals survive most of their potential life span.
• D) High death rates of young individuals are followed by high survival rates during the middle part of the life span.
• E) Survival rates vary considerably and reflect changes in rainfall.

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