At the Current Rate of Population Growth, the World's Population

question 61

Multiple Choice

At the current rate of population growth, the world's population will probably reach_________ people by 2015, placing increasing demands on fixed natural resources.

• A) 70 billion
• B) 7 billion
• C) 7 million
• D) 70 million

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Definitions:

Fraction

A mathematical expression representing the division of one quantity by another, denoting parts of a whole or a ratio.

Nearest Tenth

A term used in mathematics to round a number to the first decimal place.

Product

A good or service offered by a company to customers.

Base

In mathematics, the number that is raised to a power in exponential expressions or the substance in chemistry that accepts protons or donates electrons.