Question

which term is used to refer to the number of years an average person will live?
a. life cycle
b. dependency rate
c. life expectancy
d. crude life rate

Explanation:

• Life cycle: Refers to the series of stages an organism passes through from birth to death, not just the number of years.
• Dependency rate: Compares the number of dependents (young and old) to the working - age population.
• Life expectancy: Specifically defined as the average number of years an average person will live.
• Crude life rate: Not a standard term for the average number of years a person will live.

Answer:

C. Life expectancy