Question

statistics proves that our population is still growing at an alarming rate​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

A

Answer 2

Answer:

Prove

Explanation:

Statistics prove that our population is still growing at an alarming rate​.

'Statistics' here refers to the collection of data and not as a collective noun. So we use plural form of verb.

Look at this example:

Statistics is my favorite subject.

Here, it is a subject just like physics, mathematics etc.. So singular form of verb is used.

Hope it helps!