Question

Which of the following statements about a high TFR is most likely to be false?
A.
A high TFR rarely is linked to poverty.
B.
A high TFR most often occurs in a rural environment where subsistence agriculture is practiced.
C.
A high TFR corresponds to limited knowledge or understanding of family planning practices or contraception.
D.
A high TFR tends to occur in areas where women receive little education and have a lower social status.

Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

A

Explanation: High total fertility rates are commonly associated with poverty, rural/subsistence agricultural settings, limited access to or knowledge of contraception, and low female education and status — so statement A is false.