The graph shows the history of human population growth.
Growth of Human Population over History
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Populations in billions
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10,000
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6000
BCE
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Which statement best describes the growth of the human population?
A. The population's growth rate is increasing exponentially.
B. The population has reached Earth's carrying capacity.
C. The population has stopped growing due to one or more limiting
factors.
D. The population's growth rate is slowing down after passing its
carrying capacity.