Which of the following best describes the rate of natural increase of…

2025

Which of the following best describes the rate of natural increase of population?

  1. A.

    It is the crude birth rate multiplied by crude death rate

  2. B.

    It is the ratio of working population to total population

  3. C.

    It is the difference between the birth rate and the death rate

  4. D.

    It is the average annual growth due to migration alone

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Correct answer: C

The rate of natural increase is the difference between the birth rate and the death rate, excluding migration.

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