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Flashcards in Overpopulation/ Under Population / Optimum Poplaatiom Deck (7)
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1
Q

Why is continued global pop growth bad ?

A

Pressure on earths resources and environment

Not sustainable

2
Q

Optimum population

A
Ideal balance between population& restricted 
Working with restricted.
Highest standard of living.
Maximises income per capita.
Resource management.
Increase in technology helps it
3
Q

Over population

A

Too many people in area relative to available resources putting pressure on them.
Reduce standard of living.
No advances in technology = no increase in resources.
Only a fall in pop would help this.

4
Q

How does population density not apply to over population ?

A

Areas which are densely populated are not over populated like the Netherlands.

Mali however is sparsely populated and struggles to provide basic needs

5
Q

Under population

A

Few too many people to use resources effectively for given level of technology.

Increase in population means more effective use of resources and increased living standards.

Like Australia / Norway

6
Q

Characteristics of overpopulation

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Low per capita income

Unemployment

Outward migration

Insuffient food

Prone to natural disaster

War / conflict

7
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Characteristics of underpopulation

A

High her capital incomes

High employment

Inward migration

Good living conditions : technology

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