Ch 6 introduction
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The document discusses human population growth and whether it is a good or bad thing. It notes that the current world population is around 7.2 billion people and is growing by 82 million people per year. If growth continues at the current rate, the population is projected to reach 9.5 billion by 2050. There are arguments on both sides of whether population growth should be slowed. Those against growth cite issues like 20% of people lacking basic necessities and increased environmental damage. Those for growth argue that technological advances will increase what the earth can support and that more people are a valuable resource. The document ends by asking the reader's opinion on whether population growth is a good or bad thing.
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Ch 6 introduction
- 1. CH 6 INTRODUCTION By Mr. “I like people” Chapman
- 2. WARM UP QUESTION Starter Question of the Day: How many people do you think there are in the world? Human population is about 7.2 Billion
- 3. ARE THERE TOO MANY OF US Increase by 82 million more each year 2050: 9.5 billion people at current growth rates Most growth in low-income and middle-income countries.
- 4. POPULATION GROWTH QUESTIONS Enough resources for growing population? All environmental issues due to too many people? Overpopulation vs. overconsumption
- 5. ARE THERE TOO MANY OF US Negative viewpoint – want to slow pop. Growth 1. 20% currently lack basic necessities survive on $1.25 a day 2. Increased resource use 3. Increased environmental damage
- 6. ARE THERE TOO MANY OF US Positive viewpoint – don’t want to slow growth 1. Technological solutions will increase carrying capacity 2. Growing population a valuable resource
- 7. What is your opinion on human population growth? Do you see it as a good thing or a bad thing?