Unit 2 Topic 2

Question 1

What is the carrying capacity?

Answer 1

The maximum population an environment can support.
The number of people, or other living organisms, or crops that a region can support without environmental degradation.

Question 2

What is overpopulation?

Answer 2

When a species’s population becomes so large that it is deemed exceeding the carrying capacity and must be actively controlled

Question 3

What is politics affected by population?

Answer 3

Representation: Influence on the number of representatives an area receives
Resource allocation: Fundings for infrastructure and public services fluctuates
Political identity: Conflicts regarding representation in government

Question 4

How does economics get affected by population?

Answer 4

Employment: Number of jobs available; Different jobs available
Economic Development: Attracting more businesses and investment
Infrastructure: More development and maintenance

Question 5

How are social factors affected by population?

Answer 5

Community Development: Diverse communities and a stronger sense of community
Culture/Diversity: Some areas may become more diverse
Quality of Life: More amenities and opportunities are available; overcrowding can harm people
Social Mobility: The ability to move up or down the social ladder is affected

Question 6

How is the environment affected by population?

Answer 6

Pollution: Higher levels of air/water pollution can happen
Habitat Destruction: Deforestation; more development and land use
Biodiversity: Areas with a higher population may have fewer natural habitats/less biodiversity
Climate Change: Contribution to greenhouse gas emissions increase