The potential for future increases or decreases in a population based on the present age structure is called
A) intrinsic rate of increase
B) population density
C) population growth momentum
D) total fertility rate
E) age structure

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Population growth momentum refers to the potential for future increases or decreases in a population based on the present age structure. It takes into account the fact that even if a population's fertility rate were to decrease and bring it below replacement level, the population would continue to grow for some time due to the large number of individuals reaching reproductive age in the existing age structure. This phenomenon is known as population momentum. The other options do not directly relate to the potential for future increases or decreases in population based on age structure.

The Potential for Future Increases or Decreases in a Population