What are the definitions and implications of overpopulation and underpopulation?
Understand the Problem
The text discusses concepts related to population size, including overpopulation, underpopulation, and the relationship between population and available resources in a country. It highlights the importance of having an optimum population for resource utilization.
Answer
Overpopulation: too many people for resources. Underpopulation: too few people to efficiently use resources.
Overpopulation is the condition where the population exceeds the available resources for a good standard of living. Underpopulation is the condition where the population is too small to efficiently exploit resources and support the economy.
Answer for screen readers
Overpopulation is the condition where the population exceeds the available resources for a good standard of living. Underpopulation is the condition where the population is too small to efficiently exploit resources and support the economy.
More Information
Overpopulation can lead to resource depletion and poor living standards, while underpopulation can result in a reduced workforce and economic stagnation.
Tips
A common mistake is to assume that larger countries are always overpopulated and smaller countries underpopulated. This depends on the balance between population size and available resources.
Sources
- Internet Geography: Over-population and Under-population - internetgeography.net
- Population, Overpopulation, Underpopulation - VOA Learning English - learningenglish.voanews.com
