Question

The graph shows projected changes in the populations of the world.

World Population Growth
20,000
10,000
World
5,000
Asia
2,000
Africa
1,000
Europe
500
200
United States,
Canada, and Greenland
100 Mexico
Central America, Caribbean Islands,
50
and South America
Oceania (Australia and
20
nearby islands in the Pacific)
10
2040
2050
Based on the information in the graph, which region is expected to have the
greatest increase in its population over the period shown?
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
2020
2030

Answer 1

Answer: C. Africa

Step-by-step explanation:

The data given on the graph shows that:

Asia will grow from around 1,300 million to 5,000 million in 2050 which is an increase of:

= 5,000 /1,300 = 3.84 times

Europe will decrease over that period.

Africa will go from around 300 million to 2,000 million which is an increase of:

= 2,000 / 300

= 6.67 times

Mexico

, Central America, Caribbean Islands:

= 900 / 120

= 7.5 times

United States, Canada, and Greenland:

= 400/120

= 3.33

Oceania:

= 50 / 13

= 3.85

From the options give, Africa will see the greatest increase at 6.67 times its population in 1950.