Question

Rapid population growth can result in large increases in the infant mortality rate if there is _blank_

Answer 1

In my opinion I believe the answer is A because food and water is the most necessary for life. Infants don’t really need services

Answer 2

Answer:

Rapid population growth can result in "increases in the infant mortality rate" if there is a "shortage of clean water and food".

Explanation:

• Rapid population growth would eventually lead to a "shortage of clean food and water". The survival of infant is dependent on its growth in the early few days.

• If the infant fails to develop immunity towards various diseases and disorders due to a shortage of clean food and water, it becomes vulnerable to death.

• Thus, a shortage of clean water and food can result in increase of infant mortality rate.