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Population growth is at the root of many serious environmental problems. From the ancient Babylonians thousands of years ago, to Thomas Malthus hundreds of years ago, to present day neo- Malthusians, humans seem to possess an awareness of Earth's limitations in the face of growing populations. Today, our ability to accurately quantify, monitor, and control population growth is very sophisticated. We can measure growth and make predictions about world growth with mathematical and computer models. Can we prevent disaster?
-Aside from contraception, what can humans do to control population growth's negative effects on the environment?
A) discourage emigration from Africa
B) discourage population movement into sensitive environmental areas
C) encourage smaller households
D) encourage consumption
E) encourage emigration from Africa
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Q1: IPAT stands for _
A)Industry, People, Attitude, and
Q2: Replacement fertility_
A)restores population size after a catastrophic
Q4: If global fertility rates remain at 2005-
Q5: _ is the world's most populous nation,
Q6: According to the IPAT model, technology that
Q7: According to the IPAT model, which of
Q9: Which of the following is not one
Q10: The current global human population is approximately
Q11: Which statement most accurately describes the population
Q31: In the demographic transition model, the highest
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