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, Chapter 1: Child Development Worldwide
1.3. The number of births per woman, or total fertility rate, is currently and is
expected to decline to by the year 2050.
a) 2.5; 2.1
b) 2.4; 2.0
c) 2.2; 1.5
d) 2.0; 1.0
Answer: a
Learning Objective: 1.1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide” between
developing and developed countries, and explain why the United States is following a different
demographic path from other developed countries.
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Topic: Population Growth and Change
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Remember the Facts
APA Learning Objective: 1.2
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1.4. Which statement accurately reflects the difference between developed countries and
developing countries?
a) Developing countries include the most economically affluent countries with the highest levels
of median income and education.
b) Developed countries include countries with lower levels of income and education but are
experiencing rapid economic growth.
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c) Developing countries make up nearly 35% of the world’s population.
d) Developed countries include the most economically affluent countries with the highest median
levels of median income and education.
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Answer: d
Learning Objective: 1.1.1 Describe the nature of the “global demographic divide” between
developing and developed countries, and explain why the United States is following a different
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demographic path from other developed countries.
Topic: Population Growth and Change
Difficulty Level: Difficult
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Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
APA Learning Objective: 2.2
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