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ICSE · Class 10 · Environmental Science

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Population definitionPopulation and environmentIndia population burdenWorld population projectionsAgeing populationRegional population change
Card 1Population definition

What is population?

Answer

Population is 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. I…

Card 2Population and environment

Why can rapid population growth damage the environment?

Answer

Rapid population growth increases the demand for food, water, housing, land, energy, and transport. To meet these needs, forests are cut and more land is used for farming and buildings. This leads to …

Card 3India population burden

India has only 2.5% of the world's land area but nearly how much of the world's population?

Answer

India has nearly 15% of the world's population. This shows that population pressure on land, food, water, and other resources is very high.

Card 4World population projections

What is the current world population used in this chapter's projections?

Answer

The current world population is 7.3 billion.

Card 5World population projections

What population sizes are expected by 2030, 2050, and 2100?

Answer

The world population is expected to reach 8.5 billion by 2030, 9.7 billion by 2050, and 11.2 billion by 2100.

Card 6Ageing population

Why is the world population getting older?

Answer

The slowdown in population growth and the overall reduction in fertility increase the share of older people. As fewer children are born and people live longer, the population structure shifts towards …

Card 7Ageing population

What happens to people aged 65 and older by 2050 and 2100?

Answer

The number of people aged 65 and older is projected to more than double by 2050 and more than triple by 2100.

Card 8Regional population change

Why is Africa important in future population growth?

Answer

Africa is expected to account for more than half of the world's population growth between 2015 and 2050. This means a very large share of future world growth will come from African countries.

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What are the important topics in Addressing Population for ICSE Class 10 Environmental Science?
Key topics in Addressing Population include Population and Environmental Degradation, UN Population Projections and Global Trends, Population and Climate Link, Alternative Futures and Ecological Sustainability. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
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There are 42 flashcards for Addressing Population covering key definitions, facts and ideas. A few sample cards are shown on this page.
How should I revise Addressing Population for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
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