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What allowed humans to grow more food for each unit of land area farmed?
What allowed humans to grow more food for each unit of land area farmed?
- Early and modern agriculture (correct)
- Expansion into new climate zones
- Improved irrigation techniques
- Discovery of new crop varieties
What is the second leading killer of adolescent girls in developing countries?
What is the second leading killer of adolescent girls in developing countries?
- Complications in pregnancy and childbirth (correct)
- HIV/AIDS
- Malaria
- Malnutrition
What is the major factor accounting for population increase according to the text?
What is the major factor accounting for population increase according to the text?
- Improved sanitation
- Early and modern agriculture (correct)
- Migration patterns
- Climate change
Which country has the smallest population worldwide?
Which country has the smallest population worldwide?
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Which event took 12 years to occur from 7 billion to 8 billion people worldwide?
Which event took 12 years to occur from 7 billion to 8 billion people worldwide?
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Study Notes
Improvements in Agriculture
- The development of high-yielding crop varieties, irrigation, and fertilizer allowed humans to grow more food for each unit of land area farmed.
Health Risks in Developing Countries
- Complications related to pregnancy and childbirth are the second leading killer of adolescent girls in developing countries.
Population Growth
- The major factor accounting for population increase is a decrease in mortality rates, particularly in developing countries.
Demographics
- Vatican City has the smallest population worldwide.
Population Milestones
- The population growth from 7 billion to 8 billion people worldwide took 12 years to occur.
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