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Global Issues ( not so) Trivia Questions. 1. What is the current human population of the world? 3.5 billion 7 billion 10.5 billion 18.5 billion. 2. What was the world’s human population in 1960? 0.5 billion 1 billion 3 billion 5 billion. 3.
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1 • What is the current human population of the world? • 3.5 billion • 7 billion • 10.5 billion • 18.5 billion
2 • What was the world’s human population in 1960? • 0.5 billion • 1 billion • 3 billion • 5 billion
3 • At current rates of growth, what will world population be in 2050?
4 Q: What are the first, second, third and fourth most populous countries in the world? A: China, India, United States, Indonesia
5 • By about how many people per year is world population growing? • 25 million • 55 million • 80 million • 95 million
6 • What percentage of the world’s people today live in cities? • 10% • 25% • 50% • 80%
7 • What city in the world has the largest population? • Tokyo • Mexico City • Cairo • New York City • Los Angeles A: Tokyo, with 33.2 million
8 • Because of urban sprawl in the United States, an area the size of which state is paved over each year? • Texas • Delaware • Rhode Island • Kansas A: Delaware
9 • In 1950, average life expectancy worldwide was: • 36 • 49 • 56 • 66 A: 49
10 • In 2000, the average life expectancy worldwide was: • 46 • 56 • 65 • 76 A: 65
11 • What is the measurement tool called that is used to describe the area of the earth’s surface necessary to support a given human lifestyle? A: Ecological Footprint
12 • What country has the largest Ecological Footprint per person? • United States • China • Japan • Afghanistan A: USA
13 • What environmental concern is associated with habitat loss? A: Biodiversity; species extinction
14 • What are some humane methods proven to reduce population growth? A: Provide access to reproductive health care; educate and empower women; reduce poverty
15 • Roughly what percentage of the world’s people live on $2/day or less? • 15% • 30% • 40% • 65% A: 40% !
16 • Roughly what percentage of the world’s people live on $1/day or less? • 10% • 20% • 45% • 60% A: 20% ! (1 out of every 5 !)
17 • What is the most widely spoken language on the earth? • A: • Mandarin Chinese
18 • Roughly how many people in the world today are chronically hungry? • 1 million • 50 million • 800 million • 2 billion
19 • Roughly what percentage of the world’s people lack access to safe water supply? • 10% • 15% • 20% • 50% A: 20% (Again 1 out of every 5 people!)
20 • Approximately what percentage of global energy do hydrocarbon fuels (fossil fuels) generate? • 20% • 40% • 60% • 80% A: 80%
21 • What activity accounts for the highest water use world wide – agriculture, industry or domestic (household)? (rank them) A: Agriculture: 65-70% of water Industry: 20-25% Household/domestic: 13%
22 • What is a renewable resource? A: A renewable resource is one that can be replaced as it is consumed. Examples are plants, wind, sun and water
23 • What element (from the periodic table) do many scientists believe can provide an unlimited source of clean energy? A: hydrogen