Question 1

Which of the following is true about regional population growth rates?

Accepted Answer

A)   Europe has a small, positive growth rate.
B)   Africa has a negative growth rate, due to high mortality rates.
C)   The population of the Middle East is growing at higher rate than the global average.
D)   All of these are correct. C

Question 2

The world's population is growing at a rate of

Accepted Answer

A)   .5 percent.
B)   .78 percent.
C)   1 percent.
D)   1.2 percent. D

Question 3

In 2016, the three most populous countries were

Accepted Answer

A)   China, India, and Pakistan.
B)   China, India, and the United States.
C)   China, India, and Japan.
D)   India, Pakistan, and the United States. B

Question 4

According to the text, the world's current population is approximately?

Accepted Answer

A)   2.3 billion
B)   6.3 billion
C)   7.3 billion
D)   9.3 billion

Question 5

What factor(s) influences the world population?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mortality rate
B)   Fertility rate
C)   Both rates include world population.
D)   None of these is correct.

Exam 17: Global Issue 5: Global Population Projections

Which of the following is true about regional population growth rates?

The world's population is growing at a rate of

In 2016, the three most populous countries were

According to the text, the world's current population is approximately?

What factor(s) influences the world population?