The infant mortality rate for a country is defined as:
A. the percentage of infants who perish at birth.
B. the number of female infants killed, due to preference for males.
C. the number of abortions, stillbirths, and accidental deaths in a given year.
D. the number of infant deaths per 1000 live births during the first year of life.
D. the number of infant deaths per 1000 live births during the first year of life.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is CORRECT of a floodplain?
A) It is an erosional feature located within a depositional feature. B) Despite the name, they are rarely subjected to flooding. C) Floodplains are not associated with deposition. D) It is generally filled with layers of alluvium.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false