Which of the following is true regarding human population?

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According to UN estimates, the world’s population has indeed surpassed 7 billion and has been increasing steadily over time. Therefore, there are more people alive today than at any other time in history.

Answer: D
 China and India have the highest population of any country in the world, with China currently having the highest population and India being the second-highest. Combined, they account for approximately 36% of the world’s population, which is close to the given figure of 20%.

Option A is incorrect because the current growth rate of the world’s population is less than 2%, which is not equivalent to the entire population of the U.S. (around 330 million).

Option C is incorrect because the doubling time for the world's population, at the current growth rate, is estimated to be around 58 years.

Option E is incorrect because the majority of population growth is currently occurring in LEDCs (less economically developed countries), not MDCs (more economically developed countries).

Which of the Following Is True Regarding Human Population