Select the statement that best summarizes the regions of highest and lowest contemporary population growth rates.

A. Europe = highest, Africa = lowest

B. South Asia = highest, Africa = lowest

C. Africa = highest, Europe = lowest

D. South America = highest, Europe = lowest

E. East Asia = highest, North America = lowest

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Skylar Hurley

4 October, 19:54

Select the statement that best summarizes the regions of highest and lowest contemporary population growth rates.

A. Europe = highest, Africa = lowest

B. South Asia = highest, Africa = lowest

C. Africa = highest, Europe = lowest

D. South America = highest, Europe = lowest

E. East Asia = highest, North America = lowest

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Carlos Dougherty · Answer 1

C. Africa = highest, Europe = lowest

Explanation:

At 2.49%, Africa has the highest population growth in the world. In contrast, Europe's population is growing at a rate of 0.06%.

The growth rates of the other regions mentioned in the options are as follows:

South Asia: the growth rate of this region 1.16%.

South America: has a population growth rate of 0.83%

East Asia: has a population growth rate of 0.33%

It is estimated that by 2050, some African countries such as Nigeria would have doubled their population.