Question

1. what does it mean to have a poulation growth rate less than zero?

birthrate + immigration > death rate + emigration

birthrate + immigration < death rate + emigration

birthrate + immigration = death rate + emigration

it is impossible to tell from the data provided

Explanation:

Define the demographic equation

Using the Demographic Equation and Population Growth Rate knowledge points

$$ \text{Population Growth Rate} = (\text{birthrate} + \text{immigration}) - (\text{death rate} + \text{emigration}) $$

Apply the condition for growth rate less than zero

Using the Population Growth Rate knowledge point

$$
LATEXBLOCK0
$$

Answer:

• birthrate + immigration &gt; death rate + emigration
• birthrate + immigration &lt; death rate + emigration (Correct answer)
• birthrate + immigration = death rate + emigration
• It is impossible to tell from the data provided