Question

Unlike adult mortality, there is no relationship between political stability in a nation and child mortality

Answer 1

No, I don't think this is true.

Child mortality can be caused by among others: general poverty, lack of education among women, insufficient adults to take care of them (so Adult mortality can have an influence on child mortality too).

General poverty and lack of education in turn can be related to political instability, for example when there is a civil war. 

Answer 2

Most of the western United States, except the Pacific states, saw population growth during the mid-2000s. What is the best explanation for the lack of growth in the Pacific states?

A.

The Pacific states are a less attractive region to live in.

B.

The Pacific states have a higher cost of living than the states further inland.

C.

Many people disagree with the politics and beliefs of people living in these states.

D.

More people were moving to New England and the Northeast.