Population Patterns and Growth
What kind of impact do you think so many people using resources has on Earth's resources?
What kind of impact do you think so many people using resources has on Earth's resources?
This satellite image shows where large human settlements are located and also gives an idea of our impact on Earth. We use so much electricity that our lights can be seen from space. The brightest areas show where the most light is being produced.
WHAT IS WHERE? WHY THERE? WHY CARE?
WHAT IS WHERE? WHY THERE? WHY CARE?
Environmental Migrants: People on the Move
Environmental Migrants: People on the Move
Migration: the movement of large numbers of people from one place to another
Migrant: someone who moves from one place to another
What is an environmental migrant?
Example: Africa's semi-desert Sahel region
Example: Africa's semi-desert Sahel region
What causes populations to increase or decrease?
What causes populations to increase or decrease?
Should we care that the world's population is growing?
Should we care that the world's population is growing?
