World Population Projections Show That the Number of People 60

question 341

Multiple Choice

World population projections show that the number of people 60 years of age and older is expected to __________ by 2050.

• A)decline by 1 billion
• B)double to 4 billion
• C)triple to 2 billion
• D)decline by 3 billion
• E)reach 6 billion

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Definitions:

Reception

Reception generally refers to the act or process of receiving or being received, often used to describe the area in a building where visitors are greeted.

Sensation

The process of sensing our environment through touch, taste, sight, sound, and smell.

Glaucoma

A group of eye conditions that can cause blindness by damaging the optic nerve, usually due to high eye pressure.

Sensory Deficit

A reduction or lack of the usual level of one or more of the senses, including sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell.