Question 27
PopulationWhich of the following are determinants of the rate of population growth?
- A.Birth rate, immigration and death rate
- B.Birth rate, death rate and emigration
- C.Death rate, birth rate and net migration
- D.Migration, large families and birth rate
- E.Death rate, migration and mortality rate.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (Death rate, birth rate and net migration)
Explanation
Population growth = birth rate − death rate ± net migration.