Which of these BEST summarizes human population growth on the planet Earth? As the dominant Life form on the planet, humans have always existed in

relatively large numbers just like today.

The population of humans on Earth has grown at a slow and steady rate

since the dawn of recorded history to today.

Human population growth on Earth has experienced periods of rapid

increase as well as sharp declines resulting from wars and disease.

Human population growth was gradual for most of the time people have

existed, only in the last two centuries has population growth been rapid.