Addressing Population — Chapter Summary
ICSE · Class 10 · Environmental Science
Summary of Addressing Population for ICSE Class 10 Environmental Science. Part of the ICSE Class 10 Environmental Science syllabus.
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Overview
Population means a group of organisms of the same species living in a geographically localized area in a specific time span and capable of interbreeding among themselves to produce a fertile offspring. In simple terms, it also means the total number of people living in a country or area. Rapid popul
Key Concepts
Population is the number of people
Population is the number of people living in a country or area, and in scientific terms it is a group of the same species living in a local area durin
When population increases beyond certain limits
When population increases beyond certain limits, natural ecosystems are converted into agricultural fields, commercial sectors and residential areas.
World population is expected to reach
World population is expected to reach 8.5 billion by 2030, 9.7 billion by 2050 and 11.2 billion by 2100. Population ageing will also increase, and Afr
More people need more energy
More people need more energy, transport, goods and food. This increases fossil fuel use and carbon dioxide emissions. Natural causes of climate change
Three possible futures are described
Three possible futures are described: doom, growth and sustainable development. Ecological sustainability means living lightly on earth and using reso
Learning Objectives
- Understand the meaning of population and its link with environmental degradation
- Learn the main UN population projections and their implications
- Explain how population growth affects climate, resources and consumption
- Describe the stages of the demographic transition model
- Identify population trends in developed and developing countries
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