The Graph Below Shows Estimated World Population for the Period $4000 \mathrm { BC } - 2000 \mathrm { AD }$

question 177

Multiple Choice

The graph below shows estimated world population for the period $4000 \mathrm { BC } - 2000 \mathrm { AD }$ . Note that the logarithm of the world population and not actual population is plotted on the vertical axis. This means, for example, that when the graph reaches 7 on the vertical scale, world population is $10 ^ { 7 }$ and when the graph reaches 9 on the vertical scale, world population is $10 ^ { 9 }$ . Use the graph to answer the question.
-How does world population in the year 1000 AD compare with world population in the year 2000 BC?

• A)The 1000 AD population is roughly one million larger than the 2000 BC population.
• B)The 1000 AD population is roughly 14% larger than the 2000 BC population.
• C)The 1000 AD population is roughly ten million larger than the 2000 BC population.
• D)The 1000 AD population is roughly ten times as large as the 2000 BC population.

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