Question

The fertility rate now________. a is about equal to the net immigration rate. b just barely larger than the replacement population rate. c barely larger than the dependency ratio. d just slightly below the replacement population rate.

Answer 1

The fertility rate now is just slightly below the replacement population rate.

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The standard replacement population rate determined globally is 2.1 children born per woman and the current fertility rate of the United States is 1.8. i.e., each American mother has 1.8 children on average. This margin of difference in the current fertility rate and the replacement population rate ceases the possibility of the population of new generation completely replacing that of the previous generation.

Answer 2

Answer:

d just slightly below the replacement population rate.