One Reason Why Foragers Typically Have Low Rates of Population

question 20

Multiple Choice

One reason why foragers typically have low rates of population growth is because __________.

• A)foragers kill most female infants at birth
• B)many women are infertile due to HIV/AIDS
• C)breast-feeding occurs over frequent and long periods of time, thereby suppressing ovulation.
• D)the men have a deep fear of sexual intercourse as weakening
• E)"inbreeding" leads to high rates of genetic problems in infants and high rates of child mortality

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