Part Two True or False As you listen, write T for true or F for false for each item. 1. The world population is currently around 7 billion. 2. It is predicted to increase to over 10.5 billion by 2050. 3. The present rate of increase is higher now than it was in the 1960s. 4. Germany and Italy have very low growth rates. 5. The natural growth rate includes migration. 6. The overall growth rate is calculated from births and deaths. 7. Countries such as South Korea and Japan have low birth rates. 8. The world’s population is rising but the birth rate is falling.