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Question 19

Study Figure 3b, which shows the population and predicted population growth for selected rapidly growing African cities between 2005 and 2040.

A data table displaying population figures in millions for three African cities (Lagos, Kinshasa, and Luanda) in 2005 and projected for 2040. Lagos increases from 11.2 million to 29.8 million; Kinshasa increases from 7.5 million to 24.0 million; Luanda increases from 3.8 million to 11.5 million.

Figure 3b: Population of selected African cities (millions)

YearLagos (millions)Kinshasa (millions)Luanda (millions)
200511.27.53.8
2040 (Predicted)29.824.011.5

Suggest one reason for the trends shown in Figure 3b.

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