Human population growth is greatest in developing countries because ?

  • A. the birth rate is high in developing countries
  • 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.Trying Interactive Physics Simulation Software

Explanation

Population growth is greatest where birth rates remain high while death rates have fallen because of improved sanitation, medicine and food supply. A large young population can further increase growth, but high birth rate is the main general reason given here.

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