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Question 43
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Using Figure 1, which two of the following statements about the world's rural and urban population are true?

Figure 1: A line graph showing global total, rural, and urban population trends from 1970 to 2050.

Figure 1: Global Population Trends (1970–2050)

YearTotal world population (Million)Rural population (Million)Urban population (Million)
1970370023501350
1980440026501750
1990525030002250
2000610032502850
2010690034003500
2020775033504400
2030850032005300
2040915030006150
2050970027506950

Select two options from the list below:

  • A: The global rural population is projected to decrease continuously from 2010 to 2050.
  • B: Between 1970 and 2000, the rural population grew at a faster rate (percentage increase) than the urban population.
  • C: The urban population increased by exactly 4000 million (4 billion) between 1980 and 2030.
  • D: Between 2000 and 2010, the urban population surpassed the rural population.
  • E: The total world population is projected to increase by over 30% between 2020 and 2050.
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