Population momentum refers to population growth as a result of
A)high immigration.
B)current high fertility rates.
C)large numbers of young women who are entering their childbearing years.
D)large numbers of males in the population.

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Population momentum refers to the continued growth of a population after fertility rates have declined, due to a large base of young people who are entering their childbearing years. This demographic structure leads to more births simply because there are more individuals of childbearing age, even if each individual is having fewer children on average.

Population Momentum Refers to Population Growth as a Result of