Scale questions Flashcards
What is the approximate current population of the earth?
8.1 billion
Approximately how many years are projected for the planet to reach the next billion?
14 years
In what countries/regions is the most population growth expected to occur?
More than half of global population growth between now and 2050 is expected to occur in Africa (Niger, Angola, Tanzania).
In what countries/regions do you find sub-replacement birth rates?
Found in East Asia and Europe (South Korea, Japan, Germany, UK)
How large is the US budget?
4.8 trillion
How large is the US debt?
35 trillion
What country is the largest foreign holder of that debt?
Japan
What is GDP and how is it measured?
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the monetary value of all goods and services produced within a country’s borders over a specified period. It is measured by adding up consumption, investment, government spending, and net exports (exports minus imports), providing a key indicator of a country’s economic health and productivity.
What percentage of the US budget is spent on defense?
Total amount of $?
13.3%
$820.3 billion
What percentage of the US budget is spent on foreign aid?
Total amount of $?
1%
$70.4 billion
About how many people live on less than $2 per day in the world?
~712 million
