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During what period was the global population growth rate at its highest?
During what period was the global population growth rate at its highest?
- 1955-1975 (correct)
- 1955-1965
- 1965-1970
- 1970-1975
What was the main argument for government 'population control' programs worldwide?
What was the main argument for government 'population control' programs worldwide?
- To promote political stability
- To prevent widespread hunger
- To prevent diversion of resources from economic progress to feeding a growing population (correct)
- To reduce poverty
Which of the following countries sought to lower birth rates in the mid-20th century?
Which of the following countries sought to lower birth rates in the mid-20th century?
- Philippines only
- China and India only
- Philippines, China, and India (correct)
- United States only
What was advocated by the American policy journal, Foreign Affairs, in 1958?
What was advocated by the American policy journal, Foreign Affairs, in 1958?
What was the annual growth rate of the global population between 1965 and 1970?
What was the annual growth rate of the global population between 1965 and 1970?
What was the consequence feared by nations if population growth was not controlled?
What was the consequence feared by nations if population growth was not controlled?
What was the global population growth rate between 1955 and 1975?
What was the global population growth rate between 1955 and 1975?
What was the reason for fear of uncontrolled population growth?
What was the reason for fear of uncontrolled population growth?
Which of the following was NOT an argument for population control?
Which of the following was NOT an argument for population control?
What was the consequence of uncontrolled population growth in terms of resources?
What was the consequence of uncontrolled population growth in terms of resources?
