Study Guide for Campbell Biology
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134443775
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Michael A. Pollock
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 53, Problem 19TYK
The human population is growing at such a fast rate because
- a. the age structure of many countries is highly skewed toward younger ages.
- b. the death rate has greatly decreased since the Industrial Revolution.
- c. fertility rates in many developing countries are above the replacement level of 2.1 children per female.
- d. All of the above are true.
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