Question # 4 Multiple Choice
Which of the following represents an accurate prediction about population growth?

A. If the planet reaches 9.5 billion people by 2050 it means that world population growth increased unexpectedly because of an increase in global food production by 90 percent.

B. If the planet reaches 9.5 billion people by 2050 that means world population growth proceeded as expected and global food production increased by 70 percent.

C. If the planet reaches 9.5 billion people by 2050 it means world population growth slowed unexpectedly, possibly because of a global food shortage of 70 percent.

D. If the planet reaches 9.5 billion people by 2050 it means that world population growth did not change from current levels regardless of food production increases or decreases.