Biology

Instructions

For this assignment, being by exploring . Here are instructions for how to read the map: 

Then, respond to the following questions:

  • Can any organism follow an exponential growth forever? What are the limiting factors? Review the dynamics of human population growth in the past 2000 years.
  • What does a dot represent on the map? In which part of the world will the number of humans increase most?
  • Assuming that this prediction is accurate, discuss local and global consequences on the environment.
  • Do you think that our planet can sustain a human population of 9 billion? Explain why.
  • Finally share any thoughts you might have on that subject.

Your completed journal assignment should be 350 to 450 words. For additional details, please refer to the  document.