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If an area has a high growth rate but a small total population, what caution is needed in policymaking?

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Correct answer: The actual number should be considered along with the percentage

Direct answer: Option A. A percentage describes change relative to a base population, while the absolute number tells how many people are actually involved. A small area can show a high growth rate because its starting population is small, yet the actual addition may be modest. Conversely, a large area may have a lower percentage but add many more people in absolute terms. Policymakers should therefore examine the percentage, the starting and ending populations, the time period, and the actual number added before deciding how much infrastructure or funding is needed. Option A is correct because it prevents a misleading interpretation of the rate alone. Option B is wrong because a high percentage does not by itself prove a large crisis. Option C is wrong because total population is essential for planning. Option D is wrong because every growth rate refers to a time period. Memory cue: percentage shows relative speed; absolute number shows actual scale.

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Growth RateAbsolute PopulationPolicy PlanningPopulation GrowthPopulationGeographyClass 9 Mcq

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