3.6 Population Growth Problems
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Environmental Science 3. 6 - I CAN describe problems caused by rapid human population growth
- 1.Which of the following is NOT a problem caused by exponential population growth?
- A.
Poverty
- B.
Abandoned homes
- C.
Lack of clean water
- D.
Energy shortages
- 2.Which of the following is the BEST explanation for why exponential population growth leads to high levels of poverty?
- A.
Deforestation leads to a destruction of human habitats
- B.
Available resources, services and jobs are not enough to meet the needs of the growing population
- C.
High levels of immigration lead to competition for jobs
- D.
Increases in population lead to more education
- 3.All of the following can lead to increased levels of disease EXCEPT:
- A.
Build up of waste
- B.
Unclean water
- C.
Unsafe living conditions
- D.
Lack of fossil fuels
- 4.
As the city of Newtown, Vermont grows, developers have cleared out the trees in this area to build a new block of houses. Human population growth is impacting the environment because:- A.
It is destroying habitats of other species
- B.
It is reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
- C.
The city may not have enough money to build the houses
- D.
It is destroying the ozone layer
- 5.Niger’s population is growing at a rate of 3.64% each year. Negative consequences from this population growth include: (check all that apply)
- A.
Lack of sufficient food
- B.
Adults unable to support children
- C.
Unclean water
- D.
Destruction of local habitats
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