Predicting the Future Global Population is Difficult Because

Question

Predicting the future global population is difficult because
A) The earth has a fixed carrying capacity
B) Food production capabilities fluctuate
C) North American populations are unpredictable
D) It is difficult to know future fertility rates

Accepted Answer

Fertility rates are influenced by a multitude of factors such as access to healthcare and education, cultural values, and economic conditions. It is challenging to accurately predict how these factors will change in the future and thus difficult to project population growth accurately.