Question

"Zero population growth" implies ________.

• A. a rate of growth giving a stable population
• B. the birth and death rates are near to zero
• C. the birth and death rates are equal
• D. low birth rate and low death rate

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

the birth and death rates are equal

Zero population growth is a condition where the number of people in a population remains unchanged. It means that the population neither grows or declines. This kind of demographic balance can be achieved when the growth and death rate are equal. Zero population growth is also referred to as the replacement level of fertility.

Thus, the correct answer is C.