How Has the Earth's Population Changed in the Past Fifty

question 109

Multiple Choice

How has the earth's population changed in the past fifty years?

• A) It has shrunk slightly.
• B) It peaked around 25 years ago and has been shrinking ever since.
• C) It has increased by around 25 percent.
• D) It has more than tripled.
• E) It has seriously decreased.

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