Question

In 1950, a country had a total fertility rate of 5.9. In 2010, the total fertility rate of the country was 2.3. Which of the following is most likely the reason for the change in total fertility rate?a. Women had increased educational opportunities and had children later in life.
b. Families had limited access to family planning and contraceptives.
c. There were lower infant mortality rates as a result of increased access to healthcare.
d. The country shifted to a more agricultural-based economy and the need for child labor decreased.

Answer 1

Answer:

b. Families had limited access to family planning and contraceptives

Explanation:

The correct answer is b, because:

a. Women had increased educational opportunities and had children later in life.

If it was this, the fertility rate would be the same. Age is not a part of the fertility rate.

c. There were lower infant mortality rates as a result of increased access to healthcare.

These variables(fertility, infant mortality) are not related.

d. The country shifted to a more agricultural-based economy and the need for child labor decreased.

Agricultural-based economy means a higher need for children, so fertility rates tend to be higher.