Flashcards in Sustainable Population Deck (5):
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What is a sustainable population?
A population where growth and development is at a rate that does not threaten the success of future generations
2
What are the countries at state four the most sustainable?
Low death rates
Low birth rates
Stable or growing economy
Standard of living is maintained or improved
3
What are the problems in Rural areas of developing countries with a growing population?
Overgrazing/over cultivation of the land
Water/ land/ air pollution
Deforestation or soil erosion
Shortage of clean water
Lack of basic services like schools
4
What are the problems in Urban areas of developing countries with a growing population?
Overcrowding and growth of shanty towns
Water land and air pollution
Traffic congestion
Inadequate public services
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