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1
According to the article, why do women in urban areas tend to have fewer children than rural women?
Pressure from family
Higher religious expectations
Cost and lifestyle priorities
More farming needs
2
What is a main reason fertility rates are falling globally?
Urbanization and education
More women in rural areas
Rising incentives from governments to have more kids
Women want more kids
3
According to the article, how can countries grow their population even with low birth rates?
Build more hospitals with maternity wings
Raise the retirement age
Ban child-free marriages
Increase immigration
4
What is a feared effect of too much global population growth?
Lower Rent Prices
More Holidays
Cleaner Environment
Food Shortages & Wars
5
What is a negative effect of declining fertility rates?
Aging population, fewer taxpayers
Too many workers
More babies born
Overcrowded cities
6
Which of the following is a positive of a declining global population?
Less use of land and water
Increased commute times
Fewer job opportunities
Lower school enrollment