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The Human Population. Changing Population Trends. The basic facilities and services that support a community Public water Sewer lines Power plants Roads Subways Schools Hospitals. Overwhelming population growth uses resources at an increased rate
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The Human Population Changing Population Trends
The basic facilities and services that support a community Public water Sewer lines Power plants Roads Subways Schools Hospitals Overwhelming population growth uses resources at an increased rate Overwhelms the infrastructure of a community Infrastructure
Problems of Rapid Growth • Shortage of fuel wood- Poorest countries primary fuel source • Use for cooking, boiling water, heat • Growing populations must cut down trees • Loss of vegetation • Reduced availability each year
Problems of Rapid Growth • Impacts on land • Shortage of arable land- Used for growing crops • Urbanization- People moving to cities instead of rural areas • Unsafe water • Places that lack infrastructure • Used for drinking, washing and sewage disposal • Spread diseases
Demographic Diversity • More developed or less developed • Not all countries are progressing through demographic transition stages • Least developed countries • Increasing death rates with high birth rates
Managing Development and Population Growth • Public advertising • Family planning programs • Economic incentives • Legal punishments • U.N.’s International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD)
