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A line graph shows the population in billions from 8000 B.C to 2015 A.D. The first bullet on the graph is 8000 B.C, where the population was 500,000. There is a slow increase to the next bullet, which is located at 1 A.D, where the population is 300,000,000. Then there is a steady increase to the next bullet, which is 1800, where the population is 985,000,000. There is a sharp increase with bullets at 1850 (population is 1,266,000,000), then at 1900 (population is 1,656,000,000), 1950 (population is 2,516,000,000), and 2015 (population is 7,400,000,000).
Examine the figure. Which of the following statements accurately represents a conclusion that could be drawn from the figure in considering the relationship between the world’s population in 1950 and the world’s population in 2015?
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Responses
The world entered Stage 3 of the demographic transition during this period.
The world entered Stage 3 of the demographic transition during this period.
The world’s population tripled during this period.
The world’s population tripled during this period.
The world’s population grew rapidly, then slowed.
The world’s population grew rapidly, then slowed.
The world entered Stage 4 of the demographic transition during this period.
The world entered Stage 4 of the demographic transition during this period.
The world’s population could no longer be accurately measured.
The world’s population could no longer be accurately measured.
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A line graph shows the population in billions from 8000 B.C to 2015 A.D. The first bullet on the graph is 8000 B.C, where the population was 500,000. There is a slow increase to the next bullet, which is located at 1 A.D, where the population is 300,000,000. Then there is a steady increase to the next bullet, which is 1800, where the population is 985,000,000. There is a sharp increase with bullets at 1850 (population is 1,266,000,000), then at 1900 (population is 1,656,000,000), 1950 (population is 2,516,000,000), and 2015 (population is 7,400,000,000).
Examine the figure. Which of the following statements accurately represents a conclusion that could be drawn from the figure in considering the relationship between the world’s population in 1950 and the world’s population in 2015?
(1 point)
Responses
The world entered Stage 3 of the demographic transition during this period.
The world entered Stage 3 of the demographic transition during this period.
The world’s population tripled during this period.
The world’s population tripled during this period.
The world’s population grew rapidly, then slowed.
The world’s population grew rapidly, then slowed.
The world entered Stage 4 of the demographic transition during this period.
The world entered Stage 4 of the demographic transition during this period.
The world’s population could no longer be accurately measured.
The world’s population could no longer be accurately measured.
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Based on the data provided from the line graph indicating world population from 8000 B.C. to 2015 A.D., the most accurate conclusion to draw regarding the relationship between the world's population in 1950 and the world’s population in 2015 is:
**The world’s population tripled during this period.**
In 1950, the population was approximately 2.516 billion and in 2015 it rose to approximately 7.4 billion. The increase from about 2.5 billion to 7.4 billion does indeed represent a tripling of the population.
The other options like demographic transition stages, population growth trends, or measurement issues do not accurately capture the specific statistical growth observed between these two years.
**The world’s population tripled during this period.**
In 1950, the population was approximately 2.516 billion and in 2015 it rose to approximately 7.4 billion. The increase from about 2.5 billion to 7.4 billion does indeed represent a tripling of the population.
The other options like demographic transition stages, population growth trends, or measurement issues do not accurately capture the specific statistical growth observed between these two years.