World Facts

When did the global population officially reach seven billion people?

• 1927

• 1960

• 2011

• 1804

According to the text, what was the estimated global population during the time of Christ?

• 300 million

• 500 million

• 700 million

• 1 billion

What is the estimated global population expected to reach in 2023?

• 8 billion

• 7.5 billion

• 7 billion

• 8.5 billion

According to this text which year was the hottest year on record?

• 2016

• 2017

• 2014

• 2015

How much has the Earth's average surface temperature increased since the late 1800s?

• 1.5 degrees Celsius

• 2 degrees Celsius

• 1.1 degrees Celsius

• 0.5 degrees Celsius

How many children of primary school age are not able to go to school around the world?

• 50 million

• 59 million

• 65 million

• 75 million

What percentage of children are more likely to survive past the age of 5 if their mother can read?

• 25%

• 50%

• 100%

• 75%

How many girls of primary school age will never have the chance to learn to read and write in primary school?

• 5 million

• 10 million

• 15 million

• 20 million

How many child laborers aged 5 to 17 were there in 2012?

• 168 million

• 100 million

• 200 million

• 150 million

Why can't some children go to school?

• War

• No money

• Don't want to go

• Work