Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: World Population-Distribution, Density and growth

Question:
Population growth can be expressed in:
Options:
Absolute terms only
Percentage terms only
Either absolute term or in percentage terms
Both absolute terms as well as in percentage terms.
Correct Answer:
Both absolute terms as well as in percentage terms.
Explanation:
The population growth or population change refers to the change in number of inhabitants of a territory during a specific period of time. This change may be positive as well as negative. It can be expressed either in terms of absolute numbers or in terms of percentage. Population change in an area is an important indicator of economic development, social upliftment and historical and cultural background of the region.