WAEC Economics 2003 Question 18

Question 18

Population

West African countries experience rapid population growth due to

  1. A.existence of birth control clinics
  2. B.early marriages
  3. C.adequate sex education in schools.
  4. D.late marriages.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (early marriages)

Explanation

Early marriage lengthens the child-bearing period, raising the birth rate.