The current trends in human population growth suggest: 1.There has been a slight decline in global fertility rates.
2)The growth rate of human populations has increased from 1.2 in the 1960s to 2.2 today despite decreases in the fertility rate.
3)Population experts expect that the human population growth rate will attain zero population growth by the end of the 21ˢᵗ century.

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Choice 1 is correct as there has been a slight decline in global fertility rates, with the average number of children per woman dropping from 5.0 in 1960 to 2.5 in 2019. Choice 3 is also correct as population experts predict that the human population growth rate will fall to zero by the end of the 21st century due to factors such as decreased fertility rates, improved healthcare and education, and access to birth control. However, choice 2 is incorrect as it suggests that the growth rate of human populations has increased, which is not true. While the overall human population has continued to grow, the rate at which it is growing has slowed down significantly over the past few decades.

The Current Trends in Human Population Growth Suggest: 1