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The increase in the number of inhabitants of a country during a specific period of time is:


A

Density of population

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Age composition

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Population growth

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Absolute population

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Solution

The correct option is C

Population growth


Population growth is the increase in the number of individuals in a population. Population growth rate compares the average annual percent change in populations, resulting from a surplus (or deficit) of births over deaths and the balance of migrants entering and leaving a country.


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