Zero population growth is more likely to occur in countries in which
A) the majority of women work in the home.
B) fertility options increase.
C) abstinence is promoted as the primary means of birth control.
D) education levels among women are higher.

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Countries with higher education levels among women tend to have lower birth rates, as women are more likely to pursue careers and delay or limit childbearing. This contributes to zero population growth by balancing out population growth rates with death rates. Options A and C are not effective in controlling population growth, while option B may actually increase population growth as individuals have more options for fertility.

Zero Population Growth Is More Likely to Occur in Countries