If a population has a birth rate of 40 individuals per 1,000 per year and a death rate of 30 individuals per 1,000 per year, how will the population change each year? (Assume that the population is below carrying capacity and that there is no immigration or emigration.)

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The population will increase each year because the birth rate exceeds the death rate. Specifically, the net increase is 10 individuals per 1,000 per year (40 births - 30 deaths), which is a 1% increase (10/1000 = 0.01 or 1%).

If a Population Has a Birth Rate of 40 Individuals