Which of the following statements best defines the term population? a. population is the number of children a woman has during her child-bearing years. b. population is the total number of persons inhabiting a country, city, or other area. c. population is the use of technology to track aircraft so that it can land safely at an airport. d. population is the study of the migration patterns across continents during the age of exploration.

Which of the following statements best describes what is occurring in the land surrounding the sahara desert? a desertification is increasing, and the desert is expanding. b. fewer people are trying to farm in this semiarid region. c. the desert is shrinking with the increased use of irrigation. d. increased urbanization has resulted in decreased deforestation. select the best answer from the choices provided mark this and return save and exit next submit