The total population of a country at a given time is essentially affected by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The total population of a country at a given time is essentially affected by:
A. Fertility only
B. Fertility, Mortality, and Migration
C. Migration only
D. Mortality only
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
These three components are the only demographic variables that determine changes in population size.

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