Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

As of my last update in 2023, the world's population is approximately 7.8 billion, making option C (7.3 billion) the closest estimate provided in the choices.

Question 2

The world's population is growing at a rate of

Accepted Answer

As of my last update in 2023, the world's population is growing at an estimated rate of approximately 1.2 percent per year. This rate can fluctuate due to various factors such as birth rates, death rates, and migration patterns.

Question 3

In 2016, the three most populous countries were

Accepted Answer

In 2016, the three most populous countries in the world were China, India, and the United States, in that order. China and India have long been the two most populous countries, with the United States consistently ranking third.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The Middle East generally has a higher population growth rate than the global average due to factors like higher birth rates. Europe typically has low or negative growth rates, and Africa has a high growth rate despite challenges.

Question 5

What factor(s) influences the world population?

Accepted Answer

Both mortality rate and fertility rate significantly influence the world population. The mortality rate affects the number of deaths within a population, while the fertility rate affects the number of births. Together, these rates determine the natural increase or decrease of a population.

Quiz 17: Global Issue 5: Global Population Projections

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

The world's population is growing at a rate of

In 2016, the three most populous countries were

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

What factor(s) influences the world population?