ENV. Unit 4 Test Review

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What does a Population Pyramid in Stage 2 look like?

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A Population Pyramid in Stage 2 typically has a broad base, indicating a high birth rate, and a narrower top, indicating lower death rates, suggesting a growing population.

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What resources contribute to your ecological footprint?

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Your ecological footprint includes waste production, water and energy use, food and shelter, clothing and transportation, and is summed up as 'All of the above'.

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How can you determine if a country is Developed or Developing?

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A country is considered Developing if it has lower income levels, less industrialization, and lower Human Development Index (HDI) scores compared to Developed countries.

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What does Fast Growth in population prediction indicate?

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Fast Growth indicates that the population will explode, meaning there will be a significant increase in the number of people in the coming years.

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What does a Population Pyramid in Stage 1 look like?

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A Population Pyramid in Stage 1 typically has a very broad base and a narrow top, indicating high birth and death rates, suggesting a stable or declining population.

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What is an ecological footprint?

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An ecological footprint measures the environmental impact of an individual or population, expressed as the amount of land and water area required to produce the resources consumed and absorb the waste generated.

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What factors influence population growth?

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Factors influencing population growth include birth rates, death rates, immigration, emigration, and social and economic conditions.

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What is the significance of a country's development status?

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A country's development status affects its economic opportunities, quality of life, access to education and healthcare, and overall sustainability.

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What are the characteristics of a Developed country?

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Developed countries typically have high income levels, advanced technological infrastructure, high standards of living, and low birth and death rates.

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What does Negative Growth in population prediction indicate?

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Negative Growth indicates that the population will shrink, meaning there will be more deaths than births over time.