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jazziefee

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Things that society values commonly increase population growth rates, thus making the population
  problem worse. What are some examples of these values?c What will be an ideal response?



Question 2

The population growth rate of the U.S. is currently well below 1. What are some reasons why we
  should not feel good about this? What will be an ideal response?




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Answer to Question 1

World peace, medical advances, decreased infant mortality, lower speed limits, increased agricultural
productivity, law and order, clean air, and clean water.



Answer to Question 2

ANS:We
are not at zero growth; at the current rate, our population will still double in roughly 100 years. We
use a disproportionately large percentage of the world's resources per capita. We produce a
disproportionately large percentage of the world's waste per capita. Groundwater resources are
decreasing and so is the amount of farmable soil.






 

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