2007-02-23 10:27:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
How many humans can a certain area sustain given its resources.
2007-02-23 10:35:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cities should be allow to grow only so large depending upon the number of the population. Allowing population to overgrow can bring on many problems.
1. More crime.
2. Need for more and more and more police.
3.And more traffic accidents.
4. And more illegal street drugs.
5. Used by drivers causing more accidents and more deaths.
6. Whatever problem the city has gets worse. If it is a desert town and water is an issue, it can become more of an issue.
2007-02-23 19:19:41 · answer #2 · answered by kasandra k 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
UNESCO already did this survey.
One determines overpopulation by employing the ratio of population to available resources. For instance, if a given environment has a population of ten, but there is food or drinking water enough for only nine, then that environment is overpopulated; if the population is 100 individuals but there is food, shelter or water enough for 200, then it is not.
The quality of human life is addressed. Then the next step inventories ecological resources measuring clean water, clean air, food, shelter, warmth, and all resources necessary to sustain life. Additional resources includes medical care, employment, money, education, fuel, electricity, proper sewage treatment, waste management, and transportation.
Religious and ideological opposition to birth control has been cited as a factor contributing to overpopulation and poverty. Overpopulation relates to issues of birth control. Some nations like China use strict measures in order to reduce birth rates.
2007-02-23 19:46:35 · answer #3 · answered by gordc238 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
500 million. That's the figure carved onto the Georgia Guidestones.
http://www.thegeorgiaguidestones.com/Message.htm
Whether you believe or not, they are fascinating. A google search "georgia guidestones" will keep you surfing for a while.
2007-02-23 21:39:27 · answer #4 · answered by John H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
common sense and honesty.
2007-02-23 21:38:40 · answer #5 · answered by Constitution 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋