Which of the following factors may cause a population to grow?

A. higher birthrate than death rate
B. low immigration
C. lower birthrate than death rate
D. higher ratio of post-reproductive females


Answer: A

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A) decreased, and the use of erosion-prone land has been reduced. B) decreased, but the use of erosion-prone land has increased. C) increased, but the use of erosion-prone land has been reduced. D) increased, and the use of erosion-prone land has been increased.

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