Question

figure 3(a): world population figures 1950–2019 and predictions 2020–2100
what impact would higher levels of urbanization (more people moving into a city) likely have on these predictions?
○ the future population would be higher.
○ the future population would be lower
○ the future population would be about what is predicted

Explanation:

Urbanization (more people moving to cities) typically leads to lower birth rates as urban lifestyles often have fewer children per family, better access to family planning, and different social norms. So higher urbanization would likely make the future population lower than the current predictions (which are based on existing trends that would be altered by increased urbanization). So the correct option is about the future population being lower.

Answer:

C. the future population would be lower