Experts Estimate That the Maximum Sustainable Population of the Earth

question 63

Multiple Choice

Experts estimate that the maximum sustainable population of the Earth is between _____ and _____ billion persons.

• A)1; 4
• B)5; 20
• C)25; 50
• D)60; 100

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