The End of the Word?

In ancient societies, people were not afraid of the end of the world.

• True

• False

The biggest danger for modern civilization is a large asteroid.

• True

• False

• N/G

The world's population is expected to reach 10 billion by 2080.

• True

• False

• Not Given

Answer explanation

The text says "In 2080, it will be over 10 billion!" The question says "by".

Climate change is solely due to natural causes.

• False

• True

• Not Given

The COVID-19 pandemic was the first and only global pandemic.

• True

• False

• Not Given

Answer explanation

The text says "As for disease, we know all the problems that COVID created. The next pandemic could be much more serious than COVID." Nothing is mentioned about the fact as to whether this disease was the first and the only one.

Scientists now know more or less when civilization will end.

• True

• False

• Not Given

Governments are highly successful in slowing down climate change.

• True

• False

• Not Given

The threat of the end of the world has been used as a means of control throughout history.

• True

• False

• Not Given