Question

Population growth rate can be best described as

• A. Rate at which a population grows
• B. Rate at which a population grows in a set geographical location
• C. Rate at which individuals are added to the population per capita
• D. Rate at which individuals grow and attain maturity in a population

Answer 1

The correct option is C Rate at which individuals are added to the population per capita

The growth rate of a population is described as the rate at which new individuals are added to the population per capita. When population growth is being calculated, one needs to take into account the number of individuals added, the individuals that have died and the initial population that existed before the growth started.