Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues, Books a la Carte Edition (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134154008
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 23, Problem 15TY
Which statement about the human fertility rate is true?
a. Fertility rates are the same in all human populations.
b. Fertility rates can apply to both men and women.
c. A sustained fertility rate of 2.1 would eventually lead to zero population growth.
d. Death rates are factored in when calculating fertility rates.
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