Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about logistic growth curves is true?
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50. Population Ecology
Introduction to Population Growth Models
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Which of the following factors is most likely to decrease human population growth rates?
A
Improved medical technology reducing infant mortality
B
Expansion of agricultural productivity
C
Increased access to education for women
D
Higher birth rates due to cultural preferences
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Understand the factors influencing human population growth rates. Population growth is affected by birth rates, death rates, and social factors such as education, healthcare, and cultural norms.
Analyze the impact of improved medical technology reducing infant mortality. Lower infant mortality typically leads to population growth because more children survive to adulthood, potentially increasing the population size.
Consider the effect of expanding agricultural productivity. Increased food availability can support larger populations, potentially leading to higher population growth rates.
Evaluate the role of increased access to education for women. Education for women is strongly correlated with lower birth rates, as it often leads to delayed childbearing, smaller family sizes, and greater participation in the workforce, which can decrease population growth rates.
Examine the influence of higher birth rates due to cultural preferences. Higher birth rates directly contribute to population growth, as more children are born per family. This would increase, not decrease, population growth rates.
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