Which one of the following is true?
A) As a country becomes more prosperous, it experiences a higher birth rate.
B) Over the past century, the supply of food has grown more quickly than has the demand for food.
C) Over the past century, the real price of food has risen, reflecting the pressure of population growth on food supplies.
D) Over the next half-century, it is expected that population growth in industrially advanced nations will outpace population growth in developing countries.

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The Green Revolution and advancements in agriculture technology have allowed for supply to grow faster than demand, leading to a surplus of food. A and C are both false statements. D is also not necessarily true as population growth rates vary greatly among countries and regions.

Which One of the Following Is True