Reasoning The population of the world is increasing by around 83 million per year. This figure actually represents a decline by almost 50% in the growth rate from its peak of 2.2% in 1963 and further reductions are expected over the coming decades. The 20th century saw the biggest global increase of all time in the population and if the current levels of growth continue the world population will be around 9 billion by the year 2042. The increases are due to increased life expectancy and reduced mortality rates resulting from improvements in healthcare and agricultural productivity. Growth rates vary by region. There are estimates that over 90% of population growth in the future will be in developing countries. Central and Eastern Europe are experiencing a net decrease of population with Japan and some Western European countries expected to follow suit within the next 10 years.

191. The annual rate of increase of the global population has fallen by 50% per annum since 1963

	(a) True
	(b) False
	(c) Cannot say
	(d)

192. The European Union will suffer a net decrease in population over the next 10 years

	(a) True
	(b) False
	(c) Cannot say
	(d)

193. Global population is predicted to reach 9 billion by 2042 as the annual global population growth rate continues to rise

	(a) True
	(b) False
	(c) Cannot say
	(d)

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