The graph below shows estimated world population for the period 4000 BC =2000 AD. Note that the logarithm of the world population and not actual population is plotted on the vertical axis. This means, for example, that when the graph reaches 7 on the vertical scale, world population is $10 ^ { 7 }$ and when the graph reaches 9 on the vertical scale, worldpopulation is $10 ^ { 9 }$ .
Log World Population Use the graph to answer the question.
-Describe the general trend in world population during the period 2000 BC to the year 1 AD.
A)World population increases at a slower and slower rate.
B)World population increases at a constant rate.
C)World population is constant.
D)World population increases at a faster and faster rate.

Question

The graph below shows estimated world population for the period 4000 BC =2000 AD. Note that the logarithm of the world population and not actual population is plotted on the vertical axis. This means, for example, that when the graph reaches 7 on the vertical scale, world population is $10 ^ { 7 }$ and when the graph reaches 9 on the vertical scale, worldpopulation is $10 ^ { 9 }$ .
Log World Population  Use the graph to answer the question.
-Describe the general trend in world population during the period 2000 BC to the year 1 AD.
A)World population increases at a slower and slower rate. 
B)World population increases at a constant rate. 
C)World population is constant. 
D)World population increases at a faster and faster rate.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

During the period 2000 BC to 1 AD, the world population generally increased at an accelerating rate, due to advancements in agriculture, domestication of animals, and improvements in living conditions, which led to higher birth rates and lower mortality rates.

The Graph Below Shows Estimated World Population for the Period 10710 ^ { 7 }107

The Graph Below Shows Estimated World Population for the Period $10 ^ { 7 }$