Which can be a direct cause of population decrease in an area?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Increase in deaths
An increase in deaths directly lowers the number of people living in an area, so it can decrease the population. In contrast, more births and the arrival of people increase population. Exam tip: deaths and out-migration decrease population, whereas births and in-migration increase it.
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Increase in deaths
Why is this the correct answer?
An increase in deaths directly lowers the number of people living in an area, so it can decrease the population. In contrast, more births and the arrival of people increase population. Exam tip: deaths and out-migration decrease population, whereas births and in-migration increase it.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Geography question. Chapter: Population. Topic: Processes of Population Change.
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