Why Do Growth Rates Appear to Be Declining in Many

Question

Why do growth rates appear to be declining in many human populations?
A) Families are choosing to have fewer children.
B) Death rates are increasing due to disease epidemics and famines.
C) Birth rates are decreasing due to famine.
D) The carrying capacity has been reached.

Accepted Answer

Many populations are choosing to have fewer children due to factors such as increased access to education, healthcare and family planning, economic stability, and a shift towards smaller family sizes as a cultural norm.