Question

According to the text, an examination of the world's population and predictions for future populations suggests that which of the following countries will not experience a significant decline in its population by 2050?

A. Japan
B. The United States
C. China
D. Italy
E. Russia

Answer 1

The United States will not experience a significant decline in its population by 2050, unlike Japan, China, Italy, and Russia, according to fertility rate classifications and population growth predictions.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the provided text and the categorization of nations' fertility rates by the United Nations Population Fund (2008), the country that will not experience a significant decline in its population by 2050 is the United States (Option B). The U.S. is classified as having intermediate fertility rates and is expected to see a growth of about 26 percent, with a predicted population of 423 million in 2050, up from 308 million in 2010. In contrast, countries like Japan (Option A), China (Option C), Italy (Option D), and Russia (Option E) are expected to have low fertility rates and are likely to see population declines, with Japan and Russia falling from the 9th and 10th most populous nations to the 16th and 17th, respectively. Additionally, changes in U.S. immigration patterns and attitudes are expected to contribute to the demographic composition of the nation, further sustaining its population levels.