Asked by Hannah Brown on Sep 25, 2024
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Which region has the highest crude birth rate and the highest crude death rate?
A) Asia
B) Africa
C) Europe
D) Latin America
Crude Death Rate
A statistical measure representing the total number of deaths per year per 1,000 individuals in a population.
Crude Birth Rate
The total number of live births per 1,000 population in a given year.
- Recognize the role of birth and death rates in demographic changes within specific regions.
Verified Answer
AB
Abigail Brockabout 14 hours ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Africa has the highest crude birth rate and the highest crude death rate among all the regions. The United Nations estimates that the crude birth rate in Africa for the period from 2020 to 2025 will be 32 births per 1,000 people, while the crude death rate will be 7.6 deaths per 1,000 people.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the role of birth and death rates in demographic changes within specific regions.