Geo 5 Chapter 21

Why is the human population increasing?

Due to technology.
What is IPACT?

Impact= Population x Affluence x Technology
What does a demographer do?

Demographers measure population.
In what year will population growth stop?

2050
True/False: Lesser developed countries have higher population growth.

True.
Why do lesser developed countires have more children?

Children bring in income.
What is sustainability?

Meeting the need of the present generation without compromising the needs of future generations. Deals with the economy, people, and environment.
What is anthropocene?

The current generation which began with the significant impact of human consumption.

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Geo 5 Chapter 21

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Earth and the Human Denominator

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