Chapter 36 term 4

Question 1

Population momentum

Answer 1

the continue of growth that occurs despite reduction of the fertility rate to replacement level

is a result of girls in the 0-14 age group of a previously expanding population reaching their childbearing years.
is the continued growth that occurs despite reduced fertility

Question 2

Ecological Footprint

Answer 2

An estimate of the amount of land and water area required to provide the resources an individual or nation consumers and to absorb the waste in generated measured in global hectares

Question 3

Biocapacity

Answer 3

The study of the past and present distribution of organams

Question 4

Sustainability

Answer 4

a goal of developing, managing and conserving Earth’s resources in ways that meet the needs of people today without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirss