Question

What factors affect human population growth?

Answer 1

Population depends on the rate of growth , as well as external factors.

Explanation:

Population is influenced by factors like birth rate & death rate .

1. Birth rate (Natality)- This refers to the number of newborns in a region at a given time.

2. Death rate (Mortality) - This refers to the number of deaths in a region at a given time.

Depending on whether birth rate/ death rate is more, the following trends are observed in a population:

1. Steady population - This is when the birth rate is equal to the death rate. There is neither increase/decrease in the population.

2. Declining population - This is when death rate is more than the birth rate.

3. Growing population - This is when birth rate is more than the death rate.

Another factor which influences population growth is competition .