Researchers project that population growth over the next 50 years will be greatest in
A) North America.
B) South America.
C) Europe.
D) Africa.

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Africa is projected to have the highest population growth over the next 50 years. According to the United Nations, Africa's population is projected to nearly double by 2050, from 1.2 billion in 2017 to 2.5 billion in 2050. This is due to factors such as high fertility rates, improving life expectancies, and declining child mortality rates.

Researchers Project That Population Growth Over the Next 50 Years