U.S Population?

Question

why, despite having a large number of postreproductive indivduals, is the population of the U.S still growing

a) In the U.S, birth rate is the highest it has ever been
b) The emigration rate is greater than the immigration rate
c) The rate of immigration into the U.S is at its highest
d) In the U.S birth rate plus immigration exeeds the death rate

Answer 1

The correct answer would have to be D. That is pretty self-evident.

One aspect of this issue that doesn't get mentioned much is that the United States actually has a lot of capacity for population growth. Our population density is one of the lowest of developed countries and and we have a great climate for production of food.

Many developed countries have little room for additional population--we could actually use a few more people in some area.

I am not endorsing illegal immigration or unchecked birth rates. I just think we need not be particularly alarmed that our population is growing. We should be concerned that our population may not have the educational advantages it needs for success and that it does not provide a work force that is prepared to meet all our needs.

We are forced to import medical specialists and technologically well-prepared people, or to outsource much of our production.

We can grow safely and successfully through the 21st Century. I hope our economy can survive the growth.

Answer 2

it seems obvious that D is the answer ---

even if it were a or c, d would still be true, and I doubt that the birth rate is the highest it's ever been, since historically families were much larger.

b is just a confusing answer -- emigration means people leaving a place, immigration is coming in -- so that would not make sense.

d is simply the definition of what would cause any population to grow.

what are you cheating on a test or homework or something?

Answer 3

Warren makes a good point. Per current projections, the USA even in 100 years will still have a lower population density than Europe does, today. At which time Europe will also have a lower population density, as the population seems likely to start shrinking there long before then.

Answer 4

All of the above

Answer 5

I go with D

Answer 6

d

Answer 7

D