Population growth in Mexico was very rapid until recently because of a substantial delay in
A) its fertility decline.
B) its mortality decline.
C) migration out of the country to the United States.
D) improving agricultural productivity.

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Mexico's population growth was very rapid until recently primarily due to a substantial delay in its fertility decline. This means that for a longer period, families were having more children on average, contributing to faster population growth.

Population Growth in Mexico Was Very Rapid Until Recently Because