Which of the following best defines the Total Fertility Rate (TFR)?
The average number of children born to women of all ages in a given population over a year.
The average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime.
The total number of births per 1,000 people in a population over a year.
The number of children born in a country per year divided by the population of that country.
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Which of the following is not a factor that directly affects infant mortality rate?
Access to maternal and infant healthcare
The availability of clean water and sanitation
Maternal education and socioeconomic status
The gender ratio of the population
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Study the following dataset and answer the following questions:
Country | Total Fertility Rate (TFR) | Population Growth Rate (%) |
Country A | 1.9 | 0.5 |
Country B | 3.2 | 2.0 |
Country C | 1.8 | -0.1 |
Country D | 2.1 | 0.0 |
Which country is closest to replacement-level fertility?
Country A
Country B
Country C
Country D
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What is the global average Total Fertility Rate?
2.8
2.3
1.7
3.4
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Which of the following policies is most likely to increase the Total Fertility Rate in a country?
Raising the legal marriage age and increasing access to contraception
Implementing tax breaks and extended parental leave for families with children
Enforcing a strict one-child policy with financial penalties for additional children
Promoting widespread family planning campaigns and subsidizing birth control
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