Falling birth rate: The following time-series plots both present estimates for the number of births per 1000 people worldwide for the years 2001–

2017. (Source: The World Bank)

Which of the following statements is more accurate? Explain your reasoning.
(i) The birth rate decreased somewhat between 2001–2017.

(ii) The birth rate decreased dramatically between 2001–2017.

Births per 1000 people 0 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Births per 1000 people 8 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017