Question

chapter 13: globalization and a changing world, 1990 - present
growth in the worlds population, 1990
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canada
u.s.a.
soviei union
europe
middle
east
china
india
japan
southeast
asia
south
america
africa
australia
yearly rate
of increase
over 3%
2% to 2.9%
1% to 1.9%
under 1%

1. what conclusion can be drawn from this map about the areas with under 1% yearly increase in population?
2. they are made up in large part by industrial powers.
3. they are former colonies of western european powers.
4. they are all countries that were former soviet satellites in eastern europe.
5. they are countries with dictatorial governments.

distribution of world population by region
europe 6.0%
russia 2.0%
former ussr 2.2%
oceania 0.46%
china
18.6%
africa
18.0%
asia
59.7%
india
16.2%
latin america
& the caribbean
8.5%
north america
(canada & u.s.)
4.2%
rest of
asia
23.9%
2025: 8.545 billion
russia 2.8%
former ussr 2.5%
oceania 0.52%
europe
9.4%
china
21.5%
africa
12.1%
asia
59.2%
india
16.3%
latin america
& the caribbean
8.4%
rest of
asia
21.4%
north america
(canada & u.s.)
5.2%
mid - 1992: 5.420 billion

1. what statement about world population in 2025 is best supported by these charts?
2. technological advances will cause a population decline throughout asia.
3. asia will be home to a majority of the worlds population.
4. efforts to curb population growth in developing nations will be successful.
5. africa may experience problems with overpopulation.

Explanation:

1. For question 13: By observing the map of world - population growth rates in 1990, areas with under 1% yearly population increase include many industrialized countries like those in Western Europe, North America. Industrial powers often have lower population growth rates due to factors such as higher standards of living, access to family - planning, and later marriage ages.
2. For question 14: Looking at the pie - charts of world population distribution in 1992 and projected for 2025, Asia has a large share of the world's population in both years. In 2025, Asia is projected to account for 59.7% of the world's population, clearly making it home to a majority of the world's population.

Answer:

1. 1. They are made up in large part by industrial powers.
2. 2. Asia will be home to a majority of the world's population.