Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word.

Family planning is essential because it will helps to curb the rapid ____________ in population.

  1. spurt

  2. augmentation

  3. spread

  4. increase

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Family planning helps control rapid population increase. Spurt suggests sudden growth, augmentation means adding to, and spread is too vague. Increase is the most appropriate term for sustained population growth.