Question

Define the terms (a) birth rate and (b) death rate.

Answer 1

Introduction:

1. Birth rate and the death rate are the two parameters used to calculate population growth.
2. Population growth is measured by the difference between the birth and the death rate.

Definition:

Birth rate: Birth rate is also termed natality and refers to the number of births occurring in a year per thousand of the total population.

Death rate: Death rate is also termed mortality and refers to the number of deaths occurring in a year per thousand of the total population.