One feature of a growing population
ECONOMICS
WAEC 2016
One feature of a growing population
- A. increase in the number of young people
- B. increase in the number of old people
- C. decrease in the dependent population
- D. decrease in the life expectancy
Correct Answer: A. increase in the number of young people
Explanation
A growing population is primarily determined by rates of birth, death, immigration, and emigration. Under ideal conditions, population can grow exponentially. The growth rate increases as the population gets larger. An increased number of young people indicates a fast growing population
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