Given past and recent rates of exploding population growth, what is the most widely accepted official prediction for the global population in 2050?
A) 9-10 billion
B) 14-15 billion
C) 19-20 billion
D) 24-25 billion

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While population growth rates have been high in the past and are still high in some regions, there has been a recent trend towards declining fertility rates in many parts of the world. Additionally, there have been efforts to promote family planning and population control. Based on these trends, the United Nations projects that the global population will reach 9.7 billion by 2050, with a possible range of 8.3 to 11.2 billion. Therefore, choice A is the most widely accepted official prediction.

Given Past and Recent Rates of Exploding Population Growth, What