Here are the answers to your questions:
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D. stable governance
While the other features (low elevation, temperate climate, fertile soil, proximity to the ocean) are commonly associated with population clusters, stable governance is not a geographic feature and doesn't directly describe the physical environment. -
B. physiological density and arithmetic density
These two methods measure population in relation to land area and the amount of arable land, which would be relevant for analyzing food supply and sustainability. -
C. The world’s population grew rapidly, then slowed.
This conclusion aligns with the trends typically observed in demographic transition models, where rapid growth is often followed by stabilization. -
C. a surplus number of men who are unable to find women to marry
This has been a significant consequence of China’s cultural preference for sons, leading to demographic imbalances. -
A. The Gambia has a significant number of missing females.
A population pyramid showing a disparity in gender distribution often indicates the presence of missing females, which can be due to various factors, including societal preferences and health issues. -
B. that many female babies in India and China are missing.
The sex ratio has been used to identify significant disparities in the number of females to males in certain countries, highlighting social issues such as gender-selective practices.
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