GK
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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Which statement about human population trends is true? (7C)
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Africa currently has the highest growth rate, but it will soon be surpassed by Oceania
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Latin America is the most populous region, but is growth will slow in the near future
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North America has the world’s lowest growth rate, and its population is projected to steadily decline
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Asia has the largest population, and it is projected to remain most populous over the next few decades
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The study of structure and distribution of human population is called demography.
Detailed explanation-2: -The current population of Asia is 4, 746, 977, 206 as of Monday, March 6, 2023, based on the latest United Nations estimates. Asia population is equivalent to 59.76% of the total world population.
Detailed explanation-3: -Africa: fastest growing continent More than half of global population growth between now and 2050 is expected to occur in Africa. Africa has the highest rate of population growth among major areas. The population of sub-Saharan Africa is projected to double by 2050.
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