Predictions in Human Population Growth

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The Industrial Revolution led to the exploitation of ______ and widening economic inequalities.

workers

The burning of coal and the use of steam power led to air and water ______.

pollution

The Industrial Revolution had a global impact as European powers expanded their ______.

empires

The development and widespread use of vaccines played a crucial role in controlling and eradicating infectious ______.

<p>diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

The 20th century was a period of remarkable advancements in medical science and healthcare that revolutionized the treatment and prevention of ______.

<p>diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Industrial Revolution increased productivity but also led to the exploitation of ______.

<p>workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Immigration can be voluntary, such as for economic or educational opportunities, or forced, such as due to conflict or ______

<p>persecution</p> Signup and view all the answers

Emigration refers to the movement of people out of a country or region to ______ elsewhere.

<p>settle</p> Signup and view all the answers

More people means an increased demand for food, water, housing, energy, healthcare, transportation, and ______.

<p>more</p> Signup and view all the answers

Increasing the extraction of resources from the environment.These resources include fossil, minerals, trees, water, and ______, especially in the oceans.

<p>wildlife</p> Signup and view all the answers

The process of removing resources, in turn, often releases pollutants and waste that reduce air and water quality, and harm the health of humans and other ______.

<p>species</p> Signup and view all the answers

Population growth refers to an increase in the number of individuals in a population over time.While population growth is a natural phenomenon, human population growth has accelerated significantly in recent centuries, leading to a range of impacts on societies, economies, and the ______.

<p>environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

The factory system of the Industrial Revolution led to poor ______ for workers.

<p>working conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

The exploitation of resources during the Industrial Revolution had significant ______ consequences.

<p>environmental</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Industrial Revolution resulted in widening ______.

<p>economic inequalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Industrial Revolution had a profound ______ on a global scale.

<p>global impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

The expansion of European powers during the Industrial Revolution affected regions worldwide, leading to a lasting ______.

<p>global impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

The rise of the factory system during the Industrial Revolution accelerated the pace of ______ production.

<p>factory</p> Signup and view all the answers

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