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Distribution of Population

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The difference between the birth rate and death rate of a country is called the ___________.

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population density

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topography

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population change

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natural growth rate

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Solution

The correct option is D natural growth rate
The difference between the birth rate and death rate of a country is called the natural growth rate. If the birth rate is higher, then the population is said to grow and if the death rate is higher, the population is said to shrink, i.e. show negative growth.

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