"Natural" fertility in most populations produces an average of about ____ children.
A) two to three
B) four to five
C) six to seven
D) eight to nine

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Natural fertility, where no deliberate birth control is used, typically results in an average of six to seven children per woman over her reproductive lifetime. This high number accounts for the biological maximum potential for human reproduction, offset by factors like infant mortality and natural infertility.

"Natural" Fertility in Most Populations Produces an Average of About