Question

Which of the following statements best describes population growth in Latin America today?

A.
Fertility rates are decreasing, so populations are growing more slowly today than in the past.
B.
Fertility rates are increasing, so populations will grow more quickly in the future.
C.
Populations have been growing in recent years, so more people are moving to rural areas.
D.
Populations are shrinking as people choose to move elsewhere, such as to the US.

Answer 1

Answer: A. Fertility rates are decreasing, so populations are growing more slowly today than in the past.

Explanation: The fertility rate in Latin America has changed from 3.95 births per women in 1980 to 2.15 in 2010-2015

Answer 2

Fertility rates are decreasing, so populations are growing more slowly today than in the past.

Step-by-step explanation: