The proportion of males to females in a given population is termed as:-

population density

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sex ratio

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birth rate

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death rate

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Solution

The correct option is B
sex ratio

In a given population, the proportion of males to females usually expressed as the number of males per 1000 females. Normally at a specific stage in life, especially at birth and a given stage between birth and death.

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In a given population, the proportion of males to females also called as sex ratio is usually expressed as the number of males per 10 females.

Define the following terms:
(a) Birth rate.
(b) Death rate.
(c) Population density.
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(e) Rate of growth of population

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