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Which three resources are particularly affected by global shortages?
Which three resources are particularly affected by global shortages?
Food, water and energy
What is the global population projected to reach by 2050?
What is the global population projected to reach by 2050?
9 billion people
What was the primary cause of rapid population growth since 1950?
What was the primary cause of rapid population growth since 1950?
Falling death rates with high birth rates
Why do AC residents consume more resources than those in less developed regions?
Why do AC residents consume more resources than those in less developed regions?
Modern amenities like heating & vehicles
What are the two major consequences of economic development on resource use?
What are the two major consequences of economic development on resource use?
Industrial growth & agricultural expansion
Which sector is the dominant consumer of water?
Which sector is the dominant consumer of water?
Agriculture
Which resources are described as finite and critical?
Which resources are described as finite and critical?
Water, oil and gas
What are biofuels?
What are biofuels?
Crops grown to be converted into fuel
What are the two significant threats to food supply mentioned?
What are the two significant threats to food supply mentioned?
Biofuel production & climate change
What are the three interconnected reasons for intensifying resource shortages?
What are the three interconnected reasons for intensifying resource shortages?
Population growth, development, finite supply