Women, on average, have to produce __________ offspring to achieve replacement fertility, according to demographers.
A) 0
B) 1.5
C) 2.1
D) 3.5

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Replacement fertility refers to the level of fertility at which a population replaces itself from one generation to the next, without migration. This level is estimated to be around 2.1 children per woman on average. Therefore, the correct answer is C) 2.1.

Women, on Average, Have to Produce __________ Offspring to Achieve