Question

1. evidence of progress in dealing with increasing population problems is best illustrated by

a. current evidence of a stable population in the developing and developed world.
b. a decrease in the average number of children born to each woman.
c. current evidence of a globally stable population growth.
d. the decreasing population growth rate in the united states.
e. current evidence of a stable population in the developing world.

Explanation:

To determine progress in dealing with population problems, a decrease in the average number of children per woman (total fertility rate) is a key indicator of reduced population growth pressure, showing progress. Other options either misstate population stability or focus on specific regions/less direct indicators.

Answer:

B. a decrease in the average number of children born to each woman