Figure 53-6 Refer to the Accompanying Figure

question 5

Multiple Choice

Figure 53-6 Refer to the accompanying figure. Assuming the pattern remains the same, what will the population experience in 50 years?

• A) slow growth
• B) rapid growth
• C) steady state growth
• D) negative growth
• E) No prediction can be made using these data.

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