Lab 8 Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What is our current global population?
A
8 billion
2
Q
The earth’s population begins to increase dramatically starting with the year…
A
1800
3
Q
How many people are being added to our planet each day?
A
229,000
4
Q
What two countries have the highest world populations?
A
China and India
5
Q
Why was Europe so affected by the plague?
A
it was due to their high population and high population density
6
Q
Why do people settle near rivers?
A
it allows for easy access to water to drink and the area (the soil) is better for agriculture to thrive (also provides a water source for animals)
7
Q
What are the two components of sustainability?
A
population and resources
8
Q
What are the three issues that contribute to sustainability in Farmers 2050?
A
social, economic, and environmental
