Asked by Hallie Adair on Jun 14, 2024
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The world's population of approximately 7.2 billion people is growing at about 1.2% a year.Considering how many people are being added to the world each day,how long would it take to populate a city the size of Vancouver (604,000 people) ?
A) 3 days
B) 1 week
C) 1 month
D) 6 weeks
Population Growth
The increase in the number of individuals in a population over time.
Vancouver
A major city in western Canada, known for its vibrant culture, diverse population, breathtaking natural scenery, and significant economic contributions.
Billion People
Denotes a population count reaching one billion individuals globally.
- Compute and understand the implications of world population growth on resource consumption.
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AY
A'jaylah YatesJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
At a growth rate of 1.2% per year on a base of 7.2 billion, the daily increase is approximately 237,600 people (7.2 billion * 0.012 / 365). To reach 604,000 people, it would take about 2.5 days, which rounds closest to option A, 3 days.
Learning Objectives
- Compute and understand the implications of world population growth on resource consumption.