ES 1.3 Reading

What is exponential growth, as described in the text?

• Growth that occurs at a constant rate regardless of time

• Growth that decreases over time

• Growth that occurs at a fixed percentage per unit of time

• Growth that only occurs in developing nations

According to the text, what was the global population growth rate in 2015?

• 2.5%

• 1.2%

• 0.5%

• 3.0%

By 2050, how many people is the world population projected to reach?

• 7.3 billion

• 8.0 billion

• 8.5 billion

• 9.8 billion

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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to slow population growth?

• Reducing poverty through economic development

• Implementing strict population control laws

• Promoting family planning

• Elevating the status of women

What example does the text use to illustrate exponential growth?

• The growth of cities like Hong Kong

• The increase in global temperature

• A paper being folded in half repeatedly

• The rise in economic output

The problem in the Chinese city discussed in the video is ​ (a)   caused by the factories that ​ (b)   .

• water pollution
• make leather
• air pollution
• makes Iphones

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Local communities in China are concerned that the government has prioritized the ​ (a)   over the ​ (b)   .

• economy
• health of the people
• beautiful mountains
• Olympic medals

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According to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), what percentage of the global ecological footprint is attributed to the United States?

• 4.4%

• 25%

• 15%

• 50%

Using the "rule of 70" formula and the given population growth rate of 1.2%, approximately how many years would it take for the world's population to double?

• 70 ÷ 1.2 = 58.3 years

• 70 ÷ 2 = 35 years

• 70 x 1.2 = 84 years

• 70 + 1.2 = 71.2 years

Which statement best describes one potential positive effect of affluence on the environment?

• It increases air pollution from factories.

• It enables better education and environmental awareness.

• It leads to more land degradation.

• It increases water pollution from motor vehicles.