Which description best defines the term birth rate?

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the difference between births and deaths in a given period of time
the difference between births and deaths in a given period of time

the number of babies who mature and have children and grandchildren
the number of babies who mature and have children and grandchildren

the number of babies born compared to the total number

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The description that best defines the term "birth rate" is:

the number of babies born compared to the total number.

Birth rate typically refers to the number of live births in a given population over a specific time period, often expressed per thousand individuals.