WAEC Geography 1998 Question 34

Question 34

Population

A rapid population growth in a region can be caused by

  1. A.more deaths than births
  2. B.high emigration
  3. C.the use of family planning methods
  4. D.improved medical care
  5. E.natural hazards
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (improved medical care)

Explanation

Better medical care lowers the death rate while births stay high, so population rises quickly.