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joesmith1212

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on: Jul 10, 2018
Why is it difficult to measure the carrying capacity of the earth?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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What is China's one-child policy?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

It depends on available technology, populations vary in their consumption levels, and how we estimate depends on the value we place on preserving certain areas of the natural world and keeping them out of use.

Answer to Question 2

It is a government effort at controlling population growth.


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