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If the growth rate is declining but water demand is increasing, what can be the most appropriate reason?

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Correct answer: The total population is still increasing

Correct answer: A. A growth rate tells how quickly population is changing, while the total population tells how many people are present. A declining rate can still be positive. For example, if the rate falls from 3% to 1%, the population may continue to rise, only more slowly. More people can mean greater household, agricultural, industrial and municipal water demand. Changes in living standards or water use can also affect demand, but among the options the continuing increase in total population is the appropriate reason. B is wrong because a declining rate does not mean the population is zero. C contradicts the stated rise in demand. D is too absolute: population size and growth can influence demand. Memory cue: “slower growth” is not the same as “negative growth.”

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Growth RateTotal PopulationWater DemandPopulation GrowthPopulationGeographyClass 9 Mcq

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