The primary mechanism of collecting population information is
A)the growth rate.
B)the total fertility rate.
C)the census.
D)vital statistics.

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The census is the primary mechanism of collecting population information, as it provides a comprehensive count of the population and demographic details including age, gender, education, occupation, and ethnicity. The other options provide more specific information about population factors (growth rate, total fertility rate) or are a subset of information collected during a census (vital statistics).

The Primary Mechanism of Collecting Population Information Is