(a)
To determine: The problems that arise from population growth in less industrialized countries
Introduction:
Less industrialized countries are those where the population density is more. People live in joint families. The industrialized countries are those where the population density is less. People live in nuclear families.
(b)
To determine: The problems that arise from population growth in industrialized nations.
Introduction:
Less industrialized countries are those where the population density is more. People live in joint families. The industrialized countries are those where the population density is less. People live in nuclear families.
To determine: The greater threat of the problems that arise from population growth in less industrialized countries and industrialized nations.
Introduction:
Less industrialized countries are those where the population density is more. People live in joint families. The industrialized countries are those where the population density is less. People live in nuclear families.
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