The term fecundity refers to the _______________.
A) number of women between ages 15 and 45 in a population
B) average number of children the women in a population have
C) immigrant population in a given year, plus their new offspring
D) potential number of children born to women who reproduced at biological capacity

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Fecundity refers to the potential reproductive capacity of a population, specifically the potential number of children born to women who reproduced at biological capacity. It does not necessarily reflect the actual number of children born, which is influenced by factors such as access to contraception and social norms. Therefore, option D is the correct answer. Option A refers to a specific demographic group within the population, while option B refers to the actual number of children born. Option C refers to a subset of the population and their offspring, rather than the overall reproductive potential.

The Term Fecundity Refers to the _______________