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BY 2050 MOST OF THE GLOBAL POPULATION GROWTH WILL OCCUR IN WHICHCONTINENT?
AFRICA
What is the most densely populated continent?
Asia (60% of the world's inhabitants live in Asia)
BY 2050 MOST OF THE GLOBAL POPULATION GROWTH WILL OCCUR IN WHICH WORLD REGION?
Asia (More than half of the world’s population growth through 2050 is expected to occur in Africa.)
WHAT PERCENTAGE OF THE WORLD’S PEOPLE TODAY LIVES IN URBAN AREAS? 43%? 73%? 58%? 55%?
55% (Over half of the world’s population (54.5% to be exact) lives in urban areas today. This portion is expected to grow to 75 percent by 2050.)
Which country is the most populous in 2019?
China
Which country is projected to be the most populous in 2050? a) India b) China c) United States d) Mexico e) Pakistan
India
What percentage of the world’s population lives on less than $2 per day? a) 26% b) 10% c) 48% d) 35%
B
According to the United Nations, what is the projected range for global population size in 2100? a) 5-7 billion b) 9-13 billion c) 13-15 billion d) 20-25 billion
B
Which of the following is likely to be affected by a growing population? a) amount of land for agriculture b) amount of clean water c) amount of energy used daily d) number of people who are unemployed e) all of the above
E
. If the world’s population continues at its current rate of growth, approximately how long will it take to double? a) 9 years b) 22 years c) 64 years d) 95 years e) 148 years
C
By how many people does the world population grow each year? a) 11 million b) 25 million c) 45 million d) 85 million e) 160 million
D
