If an area has low absolute growth but very high growth rate what should be checked?
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Correct answer: Whether the initial population was very small
Growth rate is usually measured as a percentage of the initial population. Therefore, when the initial population is very small, even a low absolute increase can produce a very high percentage growth rate. Area and population density are not the base used to calculate growth rate. Exam tip: compare absolute growth with the initial (base) population.
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Whether the initial population was very small
Why is this the correct answer?
Growth rate is usually measured as a percentage of the initial population. Therefore, when the initial population is very small, even a low absolute increase can produce a very high percentage growth rate. Area and population density are not the base used to calculate growth rate. Exam tip: compare absolute growth with the initial (base) population.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Geography question. Chapter: Population. Topic: Population Growth.
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