Human Population
Is human population rate speeding up or slowing down?
Slowing Down
Define if an area of a region has a "dense" population
A large amount of people in a small area.
Define human population
How many years has it taken to add another billion people to the planet?
12 years
What can limit a population?
Examples - Not enough food, water, shelter. Disease, access to healthcare, natural disasters.
Are all countries growing at the same rate?
No, poorer countries and richer countries grow at different rates.
List 2 main events that caused an increase or decrease in human population?
Examples - Increase in climate change, increase in longevity, fertility rates, international migration, overexploitation of resources.
What do experts project the number of people in the world will be by 2030?
It is projected to reach 8.5 billion in 2030
9.7 billion in 2050, 10.4 billion in 2100
Define if an area of a region has a "sparse" population.
Less people living in a certain area/less people per square mile.
List 5 most populated countries in the world
India, China, US, Indonesia and Pakistan
Where in the world is the population growing the fastest?
Africa/South Asia
What is the average number of births per household in the US?
1.94 children per household
What percent of the worlds population live in 2 of the most populated countries?
18%
Define "Population Limits".
The maximum population of a species/people that an ecosystem can sustain.
List a strategy that countries use to control population growth.
Examples - Child Tax, Policies to encourage smaller family sizes, Education for women and families