By 2020, the Earth's Human Population Had Reached

question 45

Multiple Choice

By 2020, the earth's human population had reached

• A) twelve billion but was expected to decline slightly over the next century.
• B) over seven billion and was forecast to remain stable over the next fifty years.
• C) nearly eight billion, despite slowing fertility rates.
• D) twelve billion, with a substantial decline expected as a result of the emergence of new virulent diseases.

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Definitions:

Long-Range Decisions

Choices or judgments that are made considering the future impact and outcomes over an extended period.

Practical Constraints

Limitations or restrictions arising from real-world circumstances, which can affect how tasks are performed or decisions are made.

Planning Fallacy

The cognitive bias that leads people to underestimate the amount of time needed to complete a task, despite knowing that similar tasks have taken longer in the past.

Dissertation

A lengthy, formal document presenting the author's research and findings, typically required for the completion of a doctoral degree.