Asked by Joleecia Gresham on May 18, 2024

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Which of the following nations has a total fertility rate that would suggest that its next generation will only be half the size of the current generation?

A) Hong Kong.
B) Australia.
C) Sweden.
D) All of these nations.

Total Fertility Rate

The average number of children that would be born to a woman over her lifetime, based on current birth rates.

  • Determine the total fertility rate and its significance in maintaining population balance.
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Victor AndresitaMay 19, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Hong Kong has a total fertility rate of 1.1, which is well below the replacement rate of 2.1. This means that each generation in Hong Kong is only producing about half the number of children needed to replace themselves, which will result in a declining population size over time. Australia and Sweden both have higher total fertility rates above 1.8, indicating that their next generation will not be half the size of the current generation.