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Which country is projected to have the highest population by 2050?
Which country is projected to have the highest population by 2050?
Which region of the world is expected to experience the most population growth in the coming decades?
Which region of the world is expected to experience the most population growth in the coming decades?
What is the replacement rate of a stable population?
What is the replacement rate of a stable population?
Which country is projected to experience the steepest decline in population by 2050?
Which country is projected to experience the steepest decline in population by 2050?
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Which country is expected to lead the world in economic production by 2050?
Which country is expected to lead the world in economic production by 2050?
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What is the current population of developed countries?
What is the current population of developed countries?
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What is the total fertility rate (TFR) worldwide currently?
What is the total fertility rate (TFR) worldwide currently?
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When did the human population begin to increase notably?
When did the human population begin to increase notably?
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Which of the following diseases was NOT mentioned as being eliminated or sharply reduced by medical advances in the 20th century?
Which of the following diseases was NOT mentioned as being eliminated or sharply reduced by medical advances in the 20th century?
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How long did it take for the human population to double from 500 million to 1 billion?
How long did it take for the human population to double from 500 million to 1 billion?
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When did the human population reach 2 billion according to the text?
When did the human population reach 2 billion according to the text?
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What is the most striking demographic feature of the human population today according to the text?
What is the most striking demographic feature of the human population today according to the text?
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How many children did women typically have in most of history according to the text?
How many children did women typically have in most of history according to the text?
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When did the human population pass the 7-billion threshold according to the text?
When did the human population pass the 7-billion threshold according to the text?
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Which country has a total fertility rate slightly below the replacement rate, but still higher than most other developed countries?
Which country has a total fertility rate slightly below the replacement rate, but still higher than most other developed countries?
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Which country allows more legal immigration than most other developed countries?
Which country allows more legal immigration than most other developed countries?
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Which country saw the most increase in migration to Australia according to the 2016 Census?
Which country saw the most increase in migration to Australia according to the 2016 Census?
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Which country is projected to have a rise in the proportion of its population that is Latino from 16% to 30% by 2050?
Which country is projected to have a rise in the proportion of its population that is Latino from 16% to 30% by 2050?
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In which areas of developing countries is there often a sharp divide between rural and urban areas?
In which areas of developing countries is there often a sharp divide between rural and urban areas?
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Which term is used to refer to people in the rural areas of developing countries who tend to adhere more closely to the historical traditions of their culture?
Which term is used to refer to people in the rural areas of developing countries who tend to adhere more closely to the historical traditions of their culture?
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Why has there been increasing attention paid to the cultural context of human development in recent years?
Why has there been increasing attention paid to the cultural context of human development in recent years?
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Which statement accurately describes the education system in developed countries?
Which statement accurately describes the education system in developed countries?
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In developing countries, what percentage of children do not complete primary school?
In developing countries, what percentage of children do not complete primary school?
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Which cultural values are typically emphasized in developed countries?
Which cultural values are typically emphasized in developed countries?
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What is the key factor in development throughout the life span, in every culture?
What is the key factor in development throughout the life span, in every culture?
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In most developed countries today, what is the level of gender differences?
In most developed countries today, what is the level of gender differences?
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What is ethnicity a crucial part of?
What is ethnicity a crucial part of?
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Which statement accurately describes ethnic minority groups in developed countries?
Which statement accurately describes ethnic minority groups in developed countries?
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Which statement accurately describes the presence of ethnic groups in African countries?
Which statement accurately describes the presence of ethnic groups in African countries?
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What percentage of children in developing countries are enrolled in secondary school?
What percentage of children in developing countries are enrolled in secondary school?
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