In the next 20 years,
A) there should be a continuous increase in the U.S. birthrate.
B) the population of the U.S. will probably decline unless immigration offsets low birthrates.
C) the growth rate of the U.S. population will rise.
D) the U.S. population is expected to double.
E) population will increase at a faster rate in the U.S. than in the rest of the world.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The U.S. birthrate has been declining and is not expected to increase significantly in the next 20 years. Therefore, the population of the U.S. is likely to decline unless offset by immigration. The growth rate and population doubling are unlikely given current trends, and there is no evidence suggesting that population growth in the U.S. will outpace the rest of the world.

In the Next 20 Years