Human Exploitation of the Global Environment (AQA A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Global pop. 1960 vs 2020 (billion)
Global pop. 1960 vs 2020 (billion)
3 billion (1960) to 7.7 billion (2020)
Projected global pop. by 2050
Projected global pop. by 2050
10 billion
Global economic output increase 1960-2020 (%)
Global economic output increase 1960-2020 (%)
Over 800%
Wheat yield increase over 40 yrs to 2015 (%)
Wheat yield increase over 40 yrs to 2015 (%)
Over 200%
Eutrophication definition
Eutrophication definition
Nutrient enrichment of water bodies from excess fertilisers
% of Earth's land used for crop production
% of Earth's land used for crop production
Approximately 11%
Annual forest loss worldwide (hectares)
Annual forest loss worldwide (hectares)
7.6 million hectares
Amazon rainforest loss in 50 years (%)
Amazon rainforest loss in 50 years (%)
17%
Invasive species definition
Invasive species definition
Non-native organisms introduced that outcompete native species
BAP pond size definition (max hectares)
BAP pond size definition (max hectares)
Up to 2 hectares