A graph shows the percent of natural increase for both developed and developing regions in the world. The graph spans the years 1950–2015. The bar for North America reaches about 4%. The bar for Latin America reaches about 9%. The bar for East Asia reaches about 16%. The bar for Southeast Asia reaches about 10%. The bar for Southwest Asia & North Africa reaches about 10%. The bar for South Asia reaches about 31%. The bar for Sub-Saharan Africa reaches about 20%. North America is identified as Developed, while all other regions are identified as Developing.

Examine the figure that presents regional NIR in the developed region of North America as well as in six developing regions. Which of the following accurately describes a way the demographic transition model can be used to study changing populations, using a graph such as this one?

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The regional patterns of immigration are observable; this data can then be related to fertility rates.

The regional patterns of immigration are observable; this data can then be related to fertility rates.

The regional patterns of urbanization are observable; this data can then be compared to agricultural densities.

The regional patterns of urbanization are observable; this data can then be compared to agricultural densities.

The regional total fertility rates are observable; this data can then be compared to the population growth rates.

The regional total fertility rates are observable; this data can then be compared to the population growth rates.

The regional population growth rates are observable; this data can then be compared to physiological densities.

The regional population growth rates are observable; this data can then be compared to physiological densities.

The regional arithmetic densities are observable; this data can then be compared to agricultural densities.

The regional arithmetic densities are observable; this data can then be compared to agricultural densities.

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The most accurate response based on the information provided would be:

The regional total fertility rates are observable; this data can then be compared to the population growth rates.

This answer relates the observed demographic data (total fertility rates) to the natural increase rates shown on the graph, which helps to study the impacts of fertility on population growth in different regions. The demographic transition model often emphasizes the relationship between fertility rates and population growth, making this option particularly relevant.