Question

Current United Nations models of global population growth and food production lead to the prediction that:

		the problem of limited natural resources will be resolved to the point where these resources will be produced in abundance.
		the upward trend of global warming will be reduced by eliminating greenhouse gases.
		a cooling trend of the oceans will make their ecosystems productive for the world’s fishing industries again.
		an increase in the general GDP of the world’s states will place additional pressure on the demand for natural resources.

Current models of climate change indicate that:

		the majority of people are moving away from urban areas and into rural areas.
		the majority of the world’s population will live in cities by the year 2050.
		scientific advancements are leading to a decrease in greenhouse gas emissions.
		an increase in world economic growth will lead to a decrease of fossil fuels.

Of the Earth’s current population, approximately how much of the population is chronically malnourished?

		400 million
		6 billion
		300 million
		800 million

Answer 1

1. The correct answer is Option D. An increase in the general GDP of the world’s states will place additional pressure on the demand for natural resources.
2. The correct answer is Option B. A majority of the world’s population will live in cities by the year 2050.
3. The correct answer is Option D. About 800 million is chronically malnourished.