Question

1. the map on the left shows fertility rate (number of births per woman), while the map on the right shows life expectancy. what conclusion can be drawn from these maps?

lower fertility rates cause lower life expectancies.
countries with higher fertility rates and lower life expectancies have a high level of economic development.
higher fertility rates cause higher life expectancies.
countries with higher fertility rates and lower life expectancies may have limited healthcare access.

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• Option 1: Lower fertility rates do not cause lower life expectancies. In fact, generally, higher - developed countries (with lower fertility rates) have higher life expectancies.
• Option 2: Countries with higher fertility rates (usually developing or less - developed countries) do not have a high level of economic development. High - fertility - rate countries often struggle with issues like poverty, which is not associated with high - level economic development.
• Option 3: Higher fertility rates do not cause higher life expectancies. There is no causal relationship in this direction. In many cases, high - fertility - rate countries have lower life expectancies due to factors like poor healthcare.
• Option 4: Countries with higher fertility rates (common in less - developed regions) and lower life expectancies may have limited healthcare access. Limited healthcare access can lead to higher infant mortality (which may be related to higher fertility rates as parents may have more children to ensure some survive) and lower overall life expectancies.

Answer:

Countries with higher fertility rates and lower life expectancies may have limited healthcare access.