of the following factors contribute to the growth of a country's population EXCEPT:
A) life expectancy (the average number of years a population lives from birth).
B) immigration (the number of people who enter a country for the purpose of permanent residence).
C) population density (defined as the total number of people per square mile/kilometer).
D) birth rate (the number of births during a specified time period).
E) death rate (the number of deaths during a specified time period).

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Population density is not a direct contributing factor to the growth of a country's population, but rather a result of the existing population size and distribution. The other factors listed (life expectancy, immigration, birth rate, and death rate) all have a direct impact on population growth.

Of the Following Factors Contribute to the Growth of a Country's