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Human population growth is greatest in developing countries because?
A
the birth rate is high in developing countries
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B
the death rate is high in developing countries.
C
much of the population has already reached the child bearing age.
D
most of the world’s population lives in industrialized countries.
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A
the birth rate is high in developing countries
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B
the death rate is high in developing countries.
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C
much of the population has already reached the child bearing age.
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D
most of the world’s population lives in industrialized countries.
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Explanation
Higher birth rates drive faster growth in many developing countries.
Hence the keyed answer is the birth rate is high in developing countries.
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