Which of the Following Best Describes the Demography of Humans

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the demography of humans living in the contemporary United States?

A) Mortality rates decline rapidly in older individuals.
B) Survival rates remain relatively constant across all age groups once the individuals are a few months old.
C) Most individuals survive most of their potential life span.
D) High death rates of young individuals are followed by high survival rates during the middle part of the life span.
E) Survival rates vary considerably and reflect changes in rainfall.