A human population will achieve zero population growth if

A) no couple has more than 2 children.
B) couples have an average of about 2.25 children each (to account for some children who do not survive to reproduce).
C) no couple has more than 1 child.
D) the birth rate equals the intrinsic rate of increase r.


Answer: B

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