The term growth rate refers to
A) the rate at which new populations spring up.
B) the number of new members of a population in a year.
C) the overall percent change in a population per year.
D) how many new people join a group in a year versus how many leave.

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The term growth rate, especially in the context of population, refers to the overall percent change in a population per year. This includes factors such as births, deaths, immigration, and emigration, not just the raw number of new members or the comparison of arrivals and departures.

The Term Growth Rate Refers to