The countries of the world today are divided into 2 groups. The more-developed countries, typified by countries in North America and Europe, are those in which population growth is under control and the people enjoy a good standard of living. The less-developed countries, typified by countries in Latin America, Africa, and Asia, are those in which population growth is out of control and the majority of people live in poverty.
a Nonargument.
b Argument; conclusion: The countries of the world today are divided into two groups.
c Argument; conclusion: The more developed countries . . . the people enjoy a good standard of living.
d Argument; conclusion: The less developed countries . . . the majority of people live in poverty.
e Argument; conclusion: The less developed countries are typified by countries in Latin America, Africa, and Asia.