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What does population growth rate measure?
What does population growth rate measure?
- The number of births within a specific area
- The change in population size over a specific time period (correct)
- The average age of the population
- The genetic diversity within the population
What does population density refer to?
What does population density refer to?
- The number of species within a specific area
- The number of individuals within a specific area (correct)
- The age distribution within a specific area
- The rate of reproduction within a specific area
What does population composition refer to?
What does population composition refer to?
- The behavior of individuals within the population
- The interaction between different species in a specific area
- The spatial arrangement of the population
- The distribution of individuals among different age groups (correct)
Study Notes
Population Concepts
- Population Growth Rate: Measures the rate of change in the size of a population over time, usually expressed as a percentage.
- Population Density: Refers to the number of people living in a given area, usually measured in terms of people per square kilometer or mile.
- Population Composition: Refers to the distribution of a population according to characteristics such as age, sex, marital status, occupation, education level, and other demographic characteristics.
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Test your knowledge on population density, growth rate, and composition with this quiz. Explore the definitions and concepts related to these key aspects of demography.
