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Which century saw a fourfold increase in the world population?
Which century saw a fourfold increase in the world population?
- 19th century
- 21st century
- 18th century
- 20th century (correct)
Which region was worse off than a developing region in the 18th century?
Which region was worse off than a developing region in the 18th century?
- Africa
- Europe (correct)
- Asia
- North America
Which revolution brought the greatest change in human living conditions?
Which revolution brought the greatest change in human living conditions?
- Medical revolution
- Agricultural revolution
- Industrial revolution (correct)
- Technological revolution
Which century saw a population of 2.3 billion?
Which century saw a population of 2.3 billion?
Which term refers to the poor sanitation, poor diets, and poor medicine in the 18th century?
Which term refers to the poor sanitation, poor diets, and poor medicine in the 18th century?
Which stage of the demographic transition are the most economically developed countries (MEDCs) in?
Which stage of the demographic transition are the most economically developed countries (MEDCs) in?
During the second transition stage, what factors contributed to the population explosion in the UK between 1750 and 1850?
During the second transition stage, what factors contributed to the population explosion in the UK between 1750 and 1850?
What is the main reason families used to have lots of children in the past?
What is the main reason families used to have lots of children in the past?
What is the fourth stage of the demographic transition?
What is the fourth stage of the demographic transition?
Why is the global population still growing despite the drop in birth rates?
Why is the global population still growing despite the drop in birth rates?
Which country reduced fertility from more than 6 children to less than 3 in just 10 years?
Which country reduced fertility from more than 6 children to less than 3 in just 10 years?
What is the future of global population growth according to the UN?
What is the future of global population growth according to the UN?
What is the significance of programs that help lower child mortality and support development in poor nations?
What is the significance of programs that help lower child mortality and support development in poor nations?
