Question

How would technology affect the population growth rate?

Answer 1

B. It would lead to rapid population increase with high birth rates and low death rates due to the medical advancements

Answer 2

Answer:

B. It would lead to rapid population increase with high birthrates and lower death rates.

Explanation:

Technology will increase birth rate and decrease death rate. Advancement in medical care allows better prenatal care, facilitates intensive care for children born with critical diseases, improved medications and baby food is also critical in saving the life of babies born. Also several vaccinations are available to prevent children from succumbing to life threatening diseases. In vitro fertilization is facilitating birth rates.  

Additionally, better healthcare facilities are available at old age such as stem cell therapy, early diagnosis of cancer, treatment for Alzheimer’s and more.