Challenges, Solutions, and Impacts Flashcards
Name a challenge posed by rapid population growth.
Resource depletion, environmental degradation, or food insecurity.
How does population growth contribute to unemployment?
Overpopulation creates a labor surplus, leading to insufficient job opportunities.
What issues arise from unplanned urbanization?
Slums, inadequate infrastructure, and social challenges.
How does population growth affect healthcare systems?
It strains public finances due to increased demand for healthcare services.
Name a population control measure that reduces fertility rates.
Family planning programs promoting access to contraception and reproductive health services.
Why is educating women important in population control?
Education delays marriage and childbearing, leading to smaller family sizes.
How does economic empowerment influence population growth?
Improved livelihoods encourage families to have fewer children.
What is the impact of population aging on development?
It increases healthcare costs and reduces workforce size but fosters innovation in healthcare and technology.
How does population growth relate to SDG 13 (Climate Action)?
Slowing population growth mitigates environmental impacts like resource depletion.
Why are population dynamics central to achieving SDGs?
They influence poverty reduction, education access, and environmental sustainability.
