Question

question 10 of 34 which of these situations is likely to result in a negative population growth rate? a. birthrate exceeds emigration rate. b. immigration rate exceeds birthrate. c. birthrate exceeds death rate. d. death rate exceeds birthrate.

Explanation:

Population growth rate is affected by birth - rate, death - rate, immigration and emigration. A negative population growth rate occurs when the number of deaths is higher than the number of births, assuming no significant impact from migration for simplicity. When death rate exceeds birthrate, the population size decreases.

Answer:

D. Death rate exceeds birthrate.