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1
Q

Has global population increased or decreased over time?

A

Increased

2
Q

What is the global population predicted to be by 2050

A

9 million

3
Q

In which year did the global population first reach 1 billion?

A

1800’s

4
Q

How many years did it take it take for the global population to doubles from 1 billion to 2 billion?

A

130 years

5
Q

How many years did it take for the population to increase from 5 billion to 6 billion?

A

10 years

6
Q

What term can be used to describe global population growth?

A

Exponential Growth