Which of the following is capable of increasing the population of a country?

  • A increase in birth rate
  • B increase in death rate
  • C poor medical facilities
  • D decrease in birth rate
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The correct answer is A. increase in birth rate

Birth rate is the proportion of births to the total population in a place in a given time. That is, the amount of babies born and alive  in a given period of time. An increase in the birth rate would cause the population of that geographical area to increase.

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