The ajor reason for the dfamatic increase in human population during the last 100 years is ? a)increasing birthrates,B)decreasing birth rates,c)improved daycare for children,d) decreasing death rates
What is your answer?
I don't have an answer
Im guessing its b
How can decreasing birth rates lead to an increasing population?
Check this site.
http://ecology.com/features/population/index.html
Thank you very much Ms.Sue
You're very welcome.
The major reason for the dramatic increase in human population during the last 100 years is increasing birth rates. To arrive at this answer, we can eliminate certain options and then consider the remaining options.
First, let's eliminate option C: improved daycare for children. While improved daycare can be a contributing factor to population growth in some cases, it is not a major reason for the global population increase over the last 100 years.
Now, let's move on to option D: decreasing death rates. This factor is indeed important in the overall population growth, but it alone does not explain the dramatic increase observed over the last century.
Next, let's consider option B: decreasing birth rates. This option is the opposite of what is stated in the question, as it suggests that the population growth is due to decreasing birth rates. So, we can eliminate this option as it contradicts the statement.
Finally, we are left with option A: increasing birth rates. This is the most plausible explanation for the dramatic increase in human population over the last 100 years. Industrialization, advancements in healthcare and medicine, improved access to clean water and sanitation, better nutrition, and various social factors have all contributed to higher birth rates worldwide.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A: increasing birth rates.