Question

ow is the world population projected to change in the next few decades?
a.
It is projected to level off.
b.
It is projected to decrease steadily.
c.
It is projected to increase steadily.
d.
It is projected to double within 5 years.

Answer 1

c. It is projected to increase steadily.

Briefly: the global population is expected to keep growing for several decades (about 8 billion now → roughly 9.7 billion by 2050 under the UN medium scenario), though growth rates are slowing and some projections show leveling off late this century. Doubling in 5 years or a steady global decline in the near term are not projected.