What are three reasons Africans generally tend to have large families with many children?


Many African parents want large families for several reasons: to have extra hands to perform work; to be looked after when they are old or sick; and in the case of girls, to receive the "bride wealth" a groom pays in a marriage settlement. Large families also convey status.

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If you need 10 moles of sucrose, how many liters of a 4.0 molar solution would you need?

A. 0.25 L B. 10 L C. 2.5 L D. 25 L E. none of the above

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Which of the following is a likely scenario for an organic farm?

a. use of synthetic pesticides b. use of synthetic fertilizers c. use of genetically engineered seeds d. use feed additives e. use of feed that contains no antibiotics

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