Trends Observed in the Shifting World Population Indicate That People

question 14

Multiple Choice

Trends observed in the shifting world population indicate that people aged 65 or more will soon outnumber those aged 5 or less.Also,the world's population aged over 80 is expected to more than double by the year 2040.Which of the following is a likely implication of such population trends?

• A)decreasing demands on social entitlement programs
• B)increasing global savings rates
• C)dwindling labor supply
• D)decreasing preference for white-collar occupations

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Denatured

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Hydrochloric Acid

A strong, corrosive acid found in gastric juice that helps digest food in the stomach.

Chemical Digestion

The breakdown of food into smaller components by enzymatic reactions, allowing nutrients to be absorbed into the bloodstream.

Proteins

Large, complex molecules made up of amino acids that perform a variety of functions in the body, including structural support, catalysis of metabolic reactions, and transport.