Global Population Growth and Biodiversity Impact

The increase in the number of humans in the world over time.

Significant points in human population history, such as reaching 8 billion.

Approximate calculations of the total number of people in the world.

The speed at which the global population increases or decreases.

The process of counting the population to gather statistical information.

The average consumption of resources per person in a population.

The process of damaging or losing natural habitats due to human activities.

Risks to the variety of life on Earth caused by increasing population and consumption.

A formula representing the environmental impact based on Population, Affluence, and Technology.

The effect of the number of people on resource consumption and environmental quality.

The urgent need to grow enough food sustainably for an expanding population.

Plastic waste that contaminates oceans and waterways, affecting marine life.

A tool to visualize the movement of plastic debris in the ocean using scientific data.

Weather conditions that disrupt agricultural harvests and affect food security.

Agricultural practices that maintain resources while providing food for all.

The overall condition and balance of an environment, including air and water quality.

A sudden realization or discovery that drives scientific exploration.

The process of asking questions and seeking answers through observation and experimentation.

Common questions about the world that can lead to scientific discovery.

The process of confirming findings through repeated experiments and evidence.

The incorporation of new findings into existing scientific knowledge.

An example of a fundamental scientific question related to forces of attraction in the universe.

A scientific question concerning the motion of Earth's crustal plates.

The process by which the brain retains information over time.

Science relies on collaboration, checks, and diverse perspectives for accuracy.

Science is not just textbooks and labs; it's accessible and affects daily life.

Science is both knowledge accumulation and a continuous discovery process.

Science involves the thrill of discovering new things about the universe.

Science provides reliable knowledge that leads to new technologies and solutions.

Science continually refines knowledge and raises new questions for future exploration.

Science is a worldwide effort, involving people from diverse backgrounds.

Diversity within the scientific community enhances perspectives and accuracy.

Collective decision-making to alter behaviors for immediate positive results on climate.

A tax that incentivizes capturing CO2 instead of releasing it, benefiting the environment economically.

Changes in population structure, like aging populations in developed countries, leading to economic challenges.

Increased medical needs due to an aging population, leading to higher costs and innovative elder care solutions.

Changes required to sustain pension systems, often involving tax increases or reductions in benefits.

The measure of human demand on Earth's ecosystems, with countries having varying per capita impacts.

Countries with highest footprints include U.S., Canada, while the lowest include Bangladesh and Haiti.

Assessing one's consumption against global averages to evaluate sustainability efforts.

An astronomer known for discovering the relation between variable stars' brightness and their luminosity.

Stars whose brightness changes over time, cycling between being bright and dim.

Leavitt discovered that slower cycling variable stars are more luminous.

A method involving observation, evidence analysis, and idea testing, akin to everyday problem-solving.

A scientist known for his investigation into the structure of the atom, an exemplary case of scientific inquiry.

The term 'science' encompasses a wide range of human activities, making it hard to define.

The act of noticing events or phenomena as a fundamental component of scientific inquiry.

Evaluating collected information to draw conclusions, essential in both everyday life and science.