According to Your Text, What Demographic Landmark Was Reached in 2009

question 74

Multiple Choice

According to your text, what demographic landmark was reached in 2009?

• A)More than half the world's population lived in towns and cities.
• B)The number of displaced persons exceeded 60 million.
• C)The rate of population growth doubled.
• D)China instituted its one-child policy.
• E)Earth's population exceeded 9.7 billion.

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