Pattern of Growth of Human Population
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Describe the historical pattern of growth of the worldwide human population since our origin. Include in this historic overview the changes that have happened technologically, medically, culturally and nutritionally to result in major population changes over time. Relate the growth of the human population to our ecological footprint and explain the idea of limits to population growth known as the carrying capacity. Relative to carrying capacity, what may result from unbridled continued growth of our population? How does the size of the human population contribute to environmental degradation? Why must we take the human population size into account when we attempt to develop environmental restoration projects?
Solution PreviewFor most of our human history, there was the struggle against the natural forces for the purpose of ensuring the survival of our species. The species had to fight against the forces such as the climate and the emergence of various diseases…
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