All of the following statements about worldwide patterns of development are correct EXCEPT:

A. Per capita income in the U.S is higher than ChinaB. The gap in per capita income between rich and

poor countries has increased over time. C. On average, population growth is higher in

peripheral countries than in core nations.D. The largest concentration of the least-developed

countries in the world today is in Latin AmericaE. Several Asian countries, so-called Asian Tigers,

made enormous strides in per capita income and levels of development in the past 30 years.

All of the following statements about worldwide patterns of development are correct EXCEPT:

A. Per capita income in the U.S is higher than ChinaB. The gap in per capita income between rich and

poor countries has increased over time. C. On average, population growth is higher in

peripheral countries than in core nations.D.The largest concentration of the least-developed

countries in the world today is in Latin America.E. Several Asian countries, so-called Asian Tigers,

made enormous strides in per capita income and levels of development in the past 30 years.

Which of the following characteristics applies to more-developed countries?

A.Early stages of epidemiological transitionB.Long life expectanciesC.High total fertility ratesD.Rapid growth populationE.Early stages of the demographic transition

Which of the following characteristics applies to more-developed countries?

A.Early stages of epidemiological transitionB.Long life expectanciesC.High total fertility ratesD.Rapid growth populationE.Early stages of the demographic transition