本题目来源于试卷: Human Population Dynamics,类别为 IB环境系统与社会
[单选题]
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List the consequences of urbanisation for population growth.
I.
Decreased growth due to higher cost of raising children in cities
II.
Increased growth due to improved access to medical facilities
III.
Increased growth due to improved access to education
IV.
Decreased growth due to improved access to jobs
A. I, II and III only
B. I, II and IV only
C. I, III and IV only
D. II, III and IV only
参考答案: B
本题详细解析:
Statement I is true as living expenses are higher in cities, leading som+q*l/lc az(fue people to have fewer children.
Statement II is true as improved medical facilities mean people live longer and add to the total population.
Statement III is not true as improved access to education of girls, in particular, leads to more women in employment and thus having fewer children as they balance these two roles. Education about reproduction can further reduce the number of children they have.
Statement IV is true as more women work in pfa l/luq+ z*(caid jobs and choose to have fewer children as they balance these two roles.
Therefore, option B is correct.
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