Which of the Following Is True About Human Population Growth

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about human population growth?

• A) The world's population size is predicted to reach about 5 billion by 2050.
• B) Human populations tend to be evenly distributed.
• C) After the Industrial Revolution, population growth increased.
• D) The current global death rate exceeds the current global birthrate.
• E) The doubling time for the human population is increasing.

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Definitions:

Fixed Expenses

Recurring costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Degree of Operating Leverage

A financial ratio that measures the sensitivity of a company's operating income to a change in its sales volume, signifying the impact of fixed versus variable costs.

Variable Expenses

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or sales volume, such as raw materials, direct labor, and sales commissions.

Fixed Expenses

Costs that remain constant for a set period of time, regardless of changes in the level of production or sales volume.