Describe the pattern in the graph. Explain how population growth and deforestation are related. Provide at least two effects that population growth can have on Earth's climate.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to describe the relationship between population growth and deforestation as depicted in the provided graph, and to explain two effects that population growth can have on Earth's climate.
Answer
As population rises, forest cover declines. Population growth increases deforestation for land use, raising greenhouse gas emissions and altering climate patterns.
The graph shows an inverse relationship: as population increases, forest cover decreases. Population growth leads to deforestation due to the need for agricultural land and development. Effects on Earth's climate include increased greenhouse gas emissions and changes in weather patterns.
Answer for screen readers
The graph shows an inverse relationship: as population increases, forest cover decreases. Population growth leads to deforestation due to the need for agricultural land and development. Effects on Earth's climate include increased greenhouse gas emissions and changes in weather patterns.
More Information
Population growth often necessitates expansion into forested areas for agriculture and habitation, leading to deforestation. This can exacerbate climate change by increasing CO2 emissions and altering local climates.
Tips
A common mistake is overlooking how increased land use for agriculture directly impacts forest areas, contributing to climate change.
Sources
- Population Growth and Deforestation: A Critical and Complex Relationship - prb.org
- The Connections Between Population and Climate Change - populationconnection.org
- Deforestation and Forest Loss - Our World in Data - ourworldindata.org
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