Question

Since 1980 China has moved 300 million people out of poverty. This has caused:

I. a sharp rise in the crude death rate
II. an increase in the ecological footprint of China
III. a decline in natural resource degradation
IV. a sharp rise in the crude birth rate
O II only
O I, II, and III
O II and IV only
OI and III only
O III and IV only

Answer 1

China moving 300 million people out of poverty since 1980 has had several impacts, including changes in death rates, ecological footprint, natural resource degradation, and birth rates.

Step-by-step explanation:

Moving 300 million people out of poverty in China since 1980 has had several impacts:

1. A sharp rise in the crude death rate: The reduction in poverty has resulted in improved healthcare and living conditions, leading to a decrease in mortality rates.
2. An increase in the ecological footprint of China: The rapid development and urbanization have placed a burden on natural resources and contributed to environmental degradation.
3. A decline in natural resource degradation: Despite the increase in consumption, China has also made efforts to implement sustainable practices and reduce resource degradation.
4. A sharp rise in the crude birth rate: The urbanization and improvement in living standards have led to an increase in birth rates.