Which of These Statements Best Describes Current Increases in the World's

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements best describes current increases in the world's population?

• A) The world's population increases arithmetically.
• B) The world's population increases in a linear fashion.
• C) The world's population increases exponentially.
• D) The world's population increases at a rate of about 1000 people per minute.

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