Question

global population 1950–2025
based on this graph, what can you predict about the population of the world leading into 2040?
○ it will continue to increase slightly.
○ it will continue to decrease slightly.
○ it will continue to increase sharply.
○ it will continue to decrease sharply.

Explanation:

The line graph shows global population has increased sharply from 1950 to 2025, with a consistent steep upward trend. Extending this trend to 2040, the population will keep rising sharply.

Answer:

It will continue to increase sharply.