Understanding Overpopulation (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What is overpopulation?
What is overpopulation?
When population exceeds carrying capacity
What is carrying capacity?
What is carrying capacity?
Max people a region's resources can support
Why is the Netherlands not overpopulated despite 501 people per km²?
Why is the Netherlands not overpopulated despite 501 people per km²?
It has high level of resources available
Why is Mali considered overpopulated with only 14.5 people per km²?
Why is Mali considered overpopulated with only 14.5 people per km²?
It lacks resources for adequate living
When was Ireland overpopulated due to the Great Famine?
When was Ireland overpopulated due to the Great Famine?
1845-9
What are the three most important natural resources vital to human survival?
What are the three most important natural resources vital to human survival?
Water, arable land and fossil fuels
What percentage of China's arable land has been polluted?
What percentage of China's arable land has been polluted?
80 per cent
What is underpopulation?
What is underpopulation?
Not enough people to exploit all resources
Where does underpopulation frequently occur?
Where does underpopulation frequently occur?
Developed, highly industrialised countries
What is optimum population?
What is optimum population?
Exact number for highest living standard
Which factor can increase a region's carrying capacity?
Which factor can increase a region's carrying capacity?
Improvements in technology
What percentage of world carbon output do developed countries produce?
What percentage of world carbon output do developed countries produce?
48%