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Most population experts_______________?

Correct answer: B. expect population to level off at between 8 and 15 billion people

  • A. expect the growth rate to remain constant
  • B. expect population to level off at between 8 and 15 billion people
  • C. have written off the Malthusian prophecy altogether
  • D. believe that a high fertility rate continues to be necessary in the developing nations

Explanation

Most population projections expect global population growth to slow and eventually level off, commonly in the range of roughly 8 to 15 billion. This does not mean experts have completely dismissed Malthusian concerns.

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