Which of the Following Most Accurately Describes World Population Growth

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following most accurately describes world population growth?

• A) World population has increased steadily during the past 6,000 years.
• B) World population has exhibited significant cyclical patterns of growth and decline.
• C) World population was relatively small until 1750, when it increased extremely rapidly.
• D) World population was small until after World War II, when it increased very quickly.

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