Which of the Following Statements About World Growth During the Last

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about world growth during the last half of the 20th century is correct?

• A) In every decade, Japan has experienced faster growth than the United States.
• B) Growth rates in South American countries have exceeded those in North America.
• C) Real GDP per person in Hong Kong and Singapore are approaching or surpassing that in the United States.
• D) Due to rapid growth, real GDP per person in China is now about 50 percent of that in the United States.

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Mass Extinction

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Extinction Rate

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Permian Extinction

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