Refer to the chart below. Determine if there will be an increase or decrease in population size. Choose one answer per row.



(4 points)
Increase Decrease
Natality

Mortality

Immigration

Emigration

1 answer

To determine whether there will be an increase or decrease in population size based on the provided factors, we can analyze each one as follows:

  1. Natality - This refers to the birth rate. An increase in natality leads to an increase in population size.
    Answer: Increase

  2. Mortality - This refers to the death rate. An increase in mortality leads to a decrease in population size.
    Answer: Decrease

  3. Immigration - This refers to individuals moving into a population from other areas. An increase in immigration leads to an increase in population size.
    Answer: Increase

  4. Emigration - This refers to individuals leaving a population to live in another area. An increase in emigration leads to a decrease in population size.
    Answer: Decrease

So, the answers for each row would be:

  • Natality: Increase
  • Mortality: Decrease
  • Immigration: Increase
  • Emigration: Decrease