Question

2. A measure of population growth is
(a) Growth rate
(b) Doubling time
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) Neither (a) nor (b)​

Answer 1

Answer:

A measure of population growth is

(a) Growth rate

(b) Doubling time

(c) Both (a) and (b)

(d) Neither (a) nor (b)

ans; Growth rate

Answer 2

A measure of population growth is (a) Growth rate.

Explanation for the answer:

• A measure of population growth is Growth rate.
• Population growth rate refers to the percentage change in the size of the population in a year.
• It is calculated by dividing the number of people added to a population in a year by the population size at the start of the year.
• Hence, the correct answer among all the options is option (a) Growth rate.

Explanation for Incorrect answer:

• Doubling time refers to the amount of time taken for a given quantity to double in size or value at a constant rate of growth.
• It is calculated by dividing the growth rate as a percentage into 70.

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