Impacts of Population Increase

What are the three categories of impacts we look at in geography.?

• Social, environmental, and cultural

• Social, environmental, and economic

• Economic, cultural, and technological

• Environmental, technological, and cultural

Which impact is associated with traffic congestion affecting school and work schedules?

• Environmental impact

• Economic impact

• Social impact

• Cultural impact

Which of these are Environmental Impacts?

• Decreased air pollution

• Increased greenhouse gas emissions

• Reduced biodiversity

• Lower housing prices

How does increased housing demand affect the economy in Cairns?

• Decreases rent prices

• Increases job opportunities

• Increases rent and property prices

• Reduces traffic congestion

Which of these impacts are negative environmental impacts?

• Decreased biodiversity

• Preservation of local ecosystems

• Damage to local ecosystems

• Reduction in air pollution

What is one social impact of the growing population in Cairns?

• Increased biodiversity

• More pressure on public transport

• Decreased housing prices

• Improved emergency services

Which impact involves the cost of living and jobs?

• Social impact

• Environmental impact

• Economic impact

• Cultural impact

What is one effect of land clearing for housing?

• Increased air quality

• Loss of native wildlife habitat

• Decreased greenhouse gas emissions

• Improved local ecosystems

What is a social impact related to emergency services?

• Increased wait times for emergency services

• Decreased need for emergency services

• Improved emergency response times

• Reduced demand for emergency services

What economic impact is associated with increased travel times?

• Decreased fuel costs

• Increased cost of fuel and transport

• Reduced demand for infrastructure

• Lower housing prices