Multiple choice

Population explosion is associated with

  1. high birth rate and low death rate

  2. high birth rate and high death rate

  3. low birth rate and high death rate

  4. low birth rate and low death rate

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Population explosion occurs when there's a significant imbalance between birth and death rates, specifically when birth rates remain high while death rates decline due to improved healthcare, sanitation, and nutrition. This creates rapid population growth. Option A correctly describes this condition.