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5-8 -- Alternative Geography Assessment Items Analyzing Birth / Death Rates The United Nations is concerned about the relationship between the birth rate and the death rate in various countries and regions in the world. As a geographer, you have studied the world maps below that show the spatial distribution of birth and death rates. Your task is to study and compare the maps, looking for patterns and relationships. Use the information from the maps to write a memo to the United Nations Secretary General in which you answer the following questions: "Is there a relationship between world-wide birth rates and death rates? If so, what is that relationship?" Be sure to refer to information on the maps to support your answers. Classification: Nat. Std. 1, KS 2; State Std. 17 C