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What does overpopulation primarily cause?
What does overpopulation primarily cause?
- Overcrowding, resource depletion, and environmental destruction (correct)
- Improved public health and family planning
- Increased agricultural output
- Growth of urban greenery
What is the estimated carrying capacity of the Earth according to the UN?
What is the estimated carrying capacity of the Earth according to the UN?
- 10 billion people (correct)
- 5 billion people
- 12 billion people
- 8 billion people
What did Thomas Malthus predict about global population growth?
What did Thomas Malthus predict about global population growth?
- Population will grow exponentially, leading to famine and disease (correct)
- Population growth will primarily occur in urban areas
- Food production will always keep pace with population growth
- Population will stabilize through technology
What has led to a significant decline in fertility rates?
What has led to a significant decline in fertility rates?
What is a major environmental concern caused by population growth?
What is a major environmental concern caused by population growth?
Which of the following practices helps with resource conservation?
Which of the following practices helps with resource conservation?
What is one consequence of resource competition due to population growth?
What is one consequence of resource competition due to population growth?
Which of the following best describes sustainable development?
Which of the following best describes sustainable development?
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Overpopulation
Overpopulation
A population density so high it creates overcrowding, resource depletion, and environmental damage.
Malthusian Growth Model
Malthusian Growth Model
A theory predicting population growth outpaces food production, leading to hardship.
Carrying capacity
Carrying capacity
The largest sustainable population size an environment can support.
Resource competition
Resource competition
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Non-renewable resource depletion
Non-renewable resource depletion
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Waste and pollution
Waste and pollution
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Sustainable development
Sustainable development
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Resource conservation
Resource conservation
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Study Notes
Problems Facing the World's Population
- Overpopulation leads to resource depletion and environmental destruction
- The global population has recently reached 7.672 billion, with a significant portion residing in Asia (India, specifically, experiences a birth every 2 seconds)
- Exponential population growth is a concern, as it outpaces the rate of production.
- Historical projections, like Malthus's model, didn't account for advancements in public health, family planning, or contraception. Modern fertility rates have declined in many areas.
- Modern problems include competition for land, loss of forests/wetlands, and exploitation of resources
- Non-renewable resources cannot meet growing demands, worsening environmental issues with air and water pollution
Environmental Concerns
- Water availability has decreased to one-third of its previous level per capita
- Soil, vegetation, animals, and minerals are being misused and over-exploited
- Waste disposal and contamination are major problems, impacting oceans and ecosystems
- Pesticides and other pollutants contaminate the environment
- Overfishing and over-exploitation of marine resources are severe issues.
Solutions/Strategies
- Sustainable development emphasizes utilizing available resources to ensure community survival
- Reusable bags, reduced printing, reusable containers, and carpooling/reduced car use are recommended to mitigate environmental impact and resource depletion.
- "Off-grid" living – reducing reliance on power grids and water services to lessen environmental impact – is becoming more popular.
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