Which Statement Is TRUE with Regard to Human Population Growth

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE with regard to human population growth?

• A) It is at a zero reproduction rate.
• B) Its rate of increase continues to grow at an exponential rate.
• C) Its rate of growth is slowing.
• D) Its rate of growth is increasing.
• E) There is no scientific prediction that can be made about human population growth.

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