geography MCQ #8022

Zero population growth in the long run requires which broad balance?

geography MCQ #8022

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Zero population growth in the long run requires which broad balance?

    • A) Births far above deaths forever
    • B) Permanent net in-migration above five percent yearly
    • C) Total fertility above four children
    • D) Births roughly balancing deaths with migration not continually adding people

    Answer: Births roughly balancing deaths with migration not continually adding people

    Explanation: Zero population growth is achieved when the number of births equals the number of deaths (replacement fertility ≈ 2.1 children per woman) and net migration does not persistently add to the population.