The population change equation is Population change = (Natality – Mortality) + (Immigration – Emigration). Which equation would create a stable population?(1 point)

Question

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natality + mortality = immigration + emigration
natality + mortality = immigration + emigration

natality + immigration = mortality + emigration
natality + immigration = mortality + emigration

natality - mortality = immigration - emigration
natality - mortality = immigration - emigration

natality + immigration = mortality - emigration

Answer 1

To create a stable population, the inflow and outflow of population must balance each other out. In terms of the population change equation:

Population change = (Natality – Mortality) + (Immigration – Emigration) = 0

This can be rearranged to find a condition for stability:

Natality - Mortality + Immigration - Emigration = 0

This implies that:

Natality - Mortality = Emigration - Immigration

From the provided options, the equation that expresses this relationship correctly is:

natality - mortality = immigration - emigration

So, the correct response is:

natality - mortality = immigration - emigration