Human Population and Resource Use

Since the start of the "Modern Age" human populations have exponentially _____________.

• increased

• decreased

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

As populations grow so do the use of resources.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What is per capita consumption?

• a group of organisms of the same species that live in a specific geographical area

• the average consumption per person within a population

• any natural material or energy source that is used by humans, such as water, petroleum, minerals, forests, and animals.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

If a village of 10 people use 900 gallons of water in one day what is the per capita consumption of water for this village?

• .011 gallons of water

• 9 gallons of water

• 90 gallons of water

• 900 gallons of water

Select the line on the graph that shows exponential growth.

• blue

• purple

Which graph shape shows a population that has reached its carrying capacity?

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Can any population increase forever?

• Yes

• No

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NGSS.HS-LS2-1

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