ES Flashcard #7 Review H POP

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Who predicted severe worldwide famine in the 1960's?

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Paul Erlich

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What is the human carrying capacity?

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The maximum number of people that the Earth can sustainably support.

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What is the current estimated human population?

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Approximately 8 billion people.

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What is happening to the rate of human population growth?

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The rate at which the human population is growing is decreasing.

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What percentage of the world's population lives in developed regions?

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12% of the population lives in developed regions, which control 80% of the world's wealth.

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What is the significance of Thomas Malthus in population studies?

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Thomas Malthus proposed that population growth would outpace food production, leading to famine.

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What does 'carrying capacity' refer to in ecology?

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Carrying capacity is the maximum population size that an environment can sustain indefinitely.

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What are the implications of exceeding the Earth's carrying capacity?

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Exceeding carrying capacity can lead to resource depletion, environmental degradation, and population decline.

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How does urbanization affect population growth?

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Urbanization can lead to increased population density in cities, impacting resource use and living conditions.

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What is the relationship between population growth and economic development?

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Rapid population growth can strain economic resources, while economic development can lead to lower birth rates.