Read the following statements and determine how many of them are correct:
$(1)$ Population is the total number of individuals of a species in a given area at a given time.
$(2)$ Developed countries show a low birth rate.
$(3)$ An equal proportion of reproductive and post-reproductive age individuals indicates a stable population.
$(4)$ In the presence of limited resources,the growth curve is sigmoid ($S$-shaped).

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $3$
  • C
    $1$
  • D
    All statements are correct.

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