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What is the primary factor contributing to the unparalleled increase in global population since the Industrial Revolution?
What is the primary factor contributing to the unparalleled increase in global population since the Industrial Revolution?
What is a consequence of over-extraction of resources due to increased demand?
What is a consequence of over-extraction of resources due to increased demand?
What is a result of habitat destruction due to population growth?
What is a result of habitat destruction due to population growth?
What contributes to air and water pollution as a result of population growth?
What contributes to air and water pollution as a result of population growth?
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In which country has rapid population growth put immense pressure on water resources?
In which country has rapid population growth put immense pressure on water resources?
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What is a result of the increased demand for resources due to population growth?
What is a result of the increased demand for resources due to population growth?
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What is a consequence of population growth on the environment?
What is a consequence of population growth on the environment?
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What is a factor that contributes to the depletion of natural resources?
What is a factor that contributes to the depletion of natural resources?
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What is a consequence of pollution due to population growth?
What is a consequence of pollution due to population growth?
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What is the net result of births, deaths, and migration that contributes to population growth?
What is the net result of births, deaths, and migration that contributes to population growth?
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Study Notes
Population Growth
- Population growth refers to the increase in the number of people living in a particular region over time.
- It's the net result of births, deaths, and migration.
- The global population has seen an unparalleled increase since the onset of the Industrial Revolution.
Impact on the Environment
Resource Strain
- An increase in population leads to a greater demand for water, food, and energy.
- This greater demand can result in over-extraction of resources, depleting them faster than they can be replenished.
- For example, excessive water extraction from a lake can lead to its depletion, having severe consequences for both people and wildlife.
Habitat Destruction
- A growing population requires more housing, roads, schools, and other infrastructure.
- This often leads to the destruction of natural habitats, such as forests being cleared for housing developments.
- For example, the Amazon Rainforest has been largely demolished to make way for agriculture and settlements, disrupting the ecosystem and climate.
Pollution
- An increased population leads to more waste, including air and water pollution.
- For instance, a crowded city with millions of cars emitting exhaust fumes contributes to air pollution and climate change.
- Similarly, industrial and domestic waste can pollute rivers and oceans, harming aquatic life.
Case Studies
- India: Rapid population growth has led to immense pressure on water resources, resulting in severe water scarcity and impacting agriculture and life.
- Brazil: Urbanization and agricultural expansion in response to population growth have led to deforestation in the Amazon, with severe ecological consequences.
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Learn about the increase in population over time, factors contributing to it, and its global distribution. Understand the impact of technological advancements, healthcare, and more on population growth.
