Explain the factors that contribute to the region's high population growth rates and rapid urbanization

What will be an ideal response?


A combination of factors account for high population growth rates, including a continued desire for large family size, elevated rates of child mortality, a youthful age structure, and relatively low levels of literacy and urbanization.

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of animals that eat the plants. Twice in the past 50 years, rabbit diseases have been introduced to try to control the population, with some success. This is a case where ________. A) an extirpation has occurred B) habitat alteration resulted in decreased biodiversity C) climate change has decreased the genetic diversity of indigenous species D) an invasive species has caused overharvesting E) an invasive species has reduced the genetic diversity of indigenous species

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Drinking/swallowing water that contains a harmful algal bloom (HAB) will most likely cause which of the following symptoms?

Liver toxicity and failure All answers are correct Diarrhea and vomiting Difficulty breathing

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