Population Issue and Resource Imbalance

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What does the term 'population issue' refer to?

The growth rate of population in a specific area
The impact of immigration on the economy
The distribution of population across different regions
The balance between population and available resources (correct)

How is the population considered in relation to resources?

Both a productive force and a consuming force (correct)
Neither a productive nor a consuming force
Only a consuming force
Only a productive force

What is said to be achieved in an 'optimum population'?

Complete dependence on foreign trade for resources
Maximum population growth without resource constraints
Lowest population density in a specific area
Number of people working with available resources produces the highest economic return (correct)

What happens in case of 'overpopulation'?

Too many people relative to available resources and technology (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the repercussions of the imbalance between population and resources?

Poverty, unemployment, and low level of services (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does the text define 'optimum population'?

Achieving the highest standard of living and quality of life (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the negative effects of the population issue on foreign trade?

Negative effects on foreign trade (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main problem associated with overpopulation?

Inadequate standard of living due to resource constraints (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of achieving 'optimum population'?

Highest standard of living and quality of life (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does 'overpopulation' affect the standard of living?

It leads to an inadequate standard of living due to resource constraints (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The population issue refers to the imbalance between population and resources, with the population serving as both a productive and consuming force.
Imbalance between population and resources leads to problems such as poverty, unemployment, low services, and negative effects on foreign trade, state budget, and savings and investment rates.
Optimum population is reached when the number of people working with available resources produces the highest capital economic return, resulting in the highest standard of living and quality of life.
Overpopulation occurs when there are too many people relative to available resources, making it difficult to maintain an adequate standard of living.
Population imbalance also has reciprocal relationships with various issues including poverty, unemployment, and low level of services.

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Explore the concept of population issue and its impact on the balance between population, natural resources, and technical knowledge. Understand the implications of population as both a productive force and a consuming force on available resources.