The ____ of a human population is the average number of children born to a woman during her reproductive years.
A) global reproductive rate
B) mean reproductive rate
C) average fertility rate
D) total fertility rate
E) replacement fertility rate

Question

The ____ of a human population is the average number of children born to a woman during her reproductive years.  
A) global reproductive rate
B) mean reproductive rate
C) average fertility rate
D) total fertility rate
E) replacement fertility rate

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The total fertility rate (TFR) is the best option because it specifically refers to the average number of children born to a woman during her reproductive years. Choices A and B are not specific to reproductive rate and are too broad. Choice C is similar to TFR but not as commonly used. Choice E refers to the fertility rate needed to replace the current population, but it is not the same as the average number of children born to a woman.

The ____ of a Human Population Is the Average Number