Which of the following statements best describes how endemic diseases impact a nation’s population? A. Endemic diseases can resu
lt in decreasing population numbers: many people die from diseases, and others move away from or avoid moving to places where diseases are rampant. B. Endemic diseases can result in increasing population numbers: people living in areas where certain diseases are prevalent tend to have more children because there is a risk that some will die. C. Endemic diseases can result in decreasing population numbers: people living in areas where certain diseases are prevalent tend to have fewer children. D. Endemic diseases can result in increasing population numbers: areas where certain diseases are prevalent attract more medical professional and researchers who move to these areas for jobs.
The Earth also gives us clues about the levels of greenhouse gases that existed in the past. For example, ancient air bubbles trapped deep in the ice of Greenland and Antarctica reveal how much carbon dioxide was present long ago.
There is more damage and more deaths from earthquakes in other parts of the world primarily because of buildings that are poorly designed and constructed for earthquake regions, and population density.
