1. japan is experiencing which trend in population growth? a. a population explosion among people under 25 b. zero population growth c. family planning policies designed to limit growth d. a high infant mortality rate 2. t or f: most african countries have a higher birth rate than countries in north america. 3. which part of the world is experiencing the most population growth? a. northern hemisphere b. southern hemisphere c. north america d. the pacific islands 4. which of the following is a function of the environment? a. as a “house” for individuals b. as a place to put waste c. as a provider of the resources needed to live d. all of the above 5. what did malthus believe was going to happen? a. population would out grow the food supply b. new technologies would increase the amount of food c. countries would institute population policies d. all of the above 6. which of the following is a factor that could lead to high infant mortality rates? a. infectious diseases b. poverty c. famine d. all of the above 7. t or f: many countries use a census to learn more about the population