(week 1 prt.2)

Question 1

Refers to the maximum number of individuals of a particular species that the planet can support over an extended period without causing irreversible damage to the environment.

Answer 1

• EARTH’S CARRYING CAPACITY

Question 2

It measures the amount of land and resources required to sustain the lifestyle of an individual or population

Answer 2

• ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT

Question 3

The ability of its ecosystems to regenerate resources and absorb waste, measured in global hectares

Answer 3

• BIOCAPACITY

Question 4

Happens when humans are exceeding Earth’s capacity to provide for our needs, thereby threatening the stability of natural systems that support life.

Answer 4

• ECOLOGICAL DEFICIT

Question 5

5-8. Give factors that influence Earth’s carrying capacity

Answer 5

• FOOD PRODUCTION
• FRESHWATER AVAILABILITY
• ENERGY RESOURCES
• WASTE ABSORPTION AND RECYCLING

Question 6

9-12. Give factors contributing to slowing growth

Answer 6

• INCREASED ACCESS TO EDUCATION
• ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
• ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE
• FAMILY PLANNING AND CONTRACEPTION

Question 7

13-15. Give challenges and consideration of slowing growth

Answer 7

• AGING POPULATION
• ECONOMIC SHIFTS
• MIGRATION PRESSURES