Asked by Schuck RyanAngel on Jun 16, 2024
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What is the correct way to calculate change in human population in a particular year?
A) (births + immigration) - (deaths + emigration)
B) (births + emigration) - (deaths + immigration)
C) (deaths + immigration) - (births + emigration)
D) (deaths + emigration) - (births + immigration)
Immigration
The movement of people from one country to another to live or work.
Emigration
The act of leaving one's country or region to settle in another, often driven by economic, social, political, or environmental factors.
Population Change
The variation in the number of individuals in a population over time due to factors like birth, death, immigration, and emigration.
- Assess and compare the growth rates of populations across diverse countries.
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HbHusHan mahajanJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The correct way to calculate change in human population in a particular year is to subtract the number of deaths and emigration from the total number of births and immigration. Therefore, option A is the correct choice. Option B would result in an incorrect calculation as it subtracts immigration from the number of births. Option C would also result in an incorrect calculation as it subtracts births from the number of deaths and immigration. Option D is also incorrect as it subtracts immigration from the number of deaths.
Learning Objectives
- Assess and compare the growth rates of populations across diverse countries.