Asked by Tariq Shadid on Sep 25, 2024
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Which statement reflects the views of many of the world's leading population scientists and analysts?
A) Some parts of the world have exceeded their carrying capacity for humans, although most parts do not have this concern.
B) Some parts of the world have exceeded their carrying capacity for humans, and, given current population trends, eventually other parts of the world will too.
C) All parts of the world are well below their carrying capacity for humans.
D) All parts of the world have exceeded their carrying capacity for humans.
Carrying Capacity
The maximum population size of a biological species that an environment can sustain indefinitely, given the available resources.
Population Scientists
Experts who study the size, structure, and distribution of populations, and how populations change over time.
Population Trends
The patterns and changes in population size and composition over time, influenced by factors such as birth rates, death rates, and migration.
- Evaluate how changes in population numbers affect resources and the demands of society.
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Keyaire Dixonabout 23 hours ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Many of the world's leading population scientists and analysts believe that some parts of the world have already exceeded their carrying capacity for humans, and that given current population trends, eventually other parts of the world will too. This concern is based on the finite amount of resources available to support growing human populations.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate how changes in population numbers affect resources and the demands of society.