Which of the following provides the best explanation for slowing population growth in China?(1 point)
Responses
China has not experienced slow population growth in recent years as its economy has expanded.
China has not experienced slow population growth in recent years as its economy has expanded.
China’s economic decline has led to a lack of sufficient resources to sustain a growing population.
China’s economic decline has led to a lack of sufficient resources to sustain a growing population.
China’s one-child policy has led to an aging population and an imbalanced sex ratio.
China’s one-child policy has led to an aging population and an imbalanced sex ratio.
China’s high rate of emigration has led to high levels of population decline as people leave the country.
China’s one-child policy has led to an aging population and an imbalanced sex ratio.
To determine which of the following statements provides the best explanation for slowing population growth in China, we need to analyze each option:
1. "China has not experienced slow population growth in recent years as its economy has expanded."
This statement suggests that population growth in China has not slowed down because its economy has been growing. However, it does not provide a clear explanation for the relationship between economic expansion and population growth.
2. "China’s economic decline has led to a lack of sufficient resources to sustain a growing population."
This statement suggests that a decline in China's economy has resulted in a lack of resources to support population growth. This could imply that people may be less incentivized to have children or that they may face difficulties in raising them due to economic challenges. It could be a plausible explanation for slowing population growth.
3. "China’s one-child policy has led to an aging population and an imbalanced sex ratio."
This statement suggests that China's one-child policy, which was in place from 1979 to 2015, has contributed to an aging population and an imbalanced sex ratio. The policy limited most urban couples to having only one child, which had long-term effects on population growth. This explanation is widely recognized as a significant factor in China's population decline.
4. "China’s high rate of emigration has led to high levels of population decline as people leave the country."
This statement suggests that a high rate of emigration from China has resulted in a decrease in its population. While emigration may impact population growth, it is important to note that the question is specifically about slowing population growth, not population decline. Therefore, this explanation may not be the best choice.
Based on the above analysis, the third statement, "China’s one-child policy has led to an aging population and an imbalanced sex ratio," provides the best explanation for slowing population growth in China.