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The graph shows the distribution of world population in 2000. Based on the graph, which area is closest in population size to Europe?

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Answer:

Option 1 , Africa

Step-by-step explanation:

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The graph shows the distribution of world population in 2000.

Pie chart showing distribution of world population in 2000. Asia is 60.5 percent. Africa 13.4 percent. Europe 11.9 percent. Latin America and Caribbean 8.5 percent. North America 5.2 percent. Oceania 0.5 percent.

Based on the graph, which area is closest in population size to Europe?

  1. Africa
  2. Oceania
  3. North America
  4. Latin America and Caribbean

Solution

Population of Europe in 2000 was 11.9 % of the total world's population and Population of Africa in 2000 was 13.4 % of the total's world population.

Rest all have the following composition

North America - 5.2% of the total's world population

Latin America and Caribbean - 8.5% of the total's world population

Oceania - 0.5 % of the total's world population

Thus, Africa has population closest to the population of Europe.

Hence, option 1 is correct

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