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Population Growth Rate

Definition

The population growth rate refers to the rate at which a population increases or decreases over a specific period of time, taking into account births, deaths, and migration.

Analogy

Imagine a roller coaster with people getting on and off at different rates. The population growth rate is like the speed at which the roller coaster fills up or empties out.

Related terms

Exponential Growth: Exponential growth occurs when a population increases at an accelerating rate over time, resulting in a J-shaped curve.

Carrying Capacity: Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals that an environment can sustainably support without causing significant negative impacts.

Demographic Transition: Demographic transition refers to the shift from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as countries undergo industrialization and development.

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