Which of the following is a demographic factor that has increased losses from climate change in the United States?
A)The increasing life expectancy in the United States.
B)The increasing population in Southern coastal regions of the United States.
C)The declining fertility rate (live births per women of child-bearing age)in the United States.
D)The growth in the number of families living below the poverty line in the United States.

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The increasing population in Southern coastal regions of the United States has led to more people and property being exposed to climate-related hazards like hurricanes and flooding, which in turn increases losses.

Which of the Following Is a Demographic Factor That Has