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QuizMultiple Choice

Patterns of Fertility and Mortality

Question 9 • W Geography_A_IC

In the developed world, women are increasingly more likely to delay childbirth until their mid- to late-twenties or longer because __________.

Answer
A
career and educational opportunities are more common
B
maternal mortality is more common
C
subsistence agriculture is more common
D
poverty is more common

Explanation

In developed countries, women often have greater access to education and career opportunities. Many choose to pursue those goals before having children, which can lead them to delay childbirth until their mid- to late-twenties or later. The correct choice is “career and educational opportunities are more common.”

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