Question 1

a comparison of the number of young and elderly people to the working-age population

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dependency ratio

Question 2

the average number of years a person is expected to live

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life expectancy

Question 3

how many babies are born in a population during a certain time period

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birth rate

Question 4

a group of people who are the same gender and within the same age range

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cohort

Question 5

a graph that shows the age and sex distribution of a population

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Population Pyramid

Question 6

The total amount of greenhouse gases (like carbon dioxide) a person, group, or activity produces, usually measured in tons per year. Includes emissions from transportation, energy use, and food production. Reflects how human activities contribute to climate change.

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Carbon footprint

Question 7

A situation where shared resources (like air, water, or land) are overused and damaged because people act in their own interest instead of sharing responsibly. Involves shared resources, caused by overuse or lack of regulation, and leads to harm for everyone involved.

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Tragedy of the commons

Question 8

Using up natural resources like water, soil, or oil faster than they can be replaced. Can happen with renewable and nonrenewable resources. Caused by overuse or poor management. Leads to scarcity of resources.

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Resource Depletion

Question 9

The protection and careful use of natural resources to prevent their waste or destruction. Involves actions like recycling, planting, and preserving natural habitats. Helps ensure resources last longer.

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Conservation

Question 10

The maximum population size an environment can sustain indefinitely. Depends on resources like food, water, and space. Affects population growth and sustainability.

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Carrying capacity

Question 11

Taking care of the environment and resources responsibly to make sure they are available for the future. Involves responsibility and care. Protects resources for future generations. Includes actions like conservation and sustainable living.

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Stewardship

Question 12

The act of using or consuming resources, goods, or energy. Can refer to food, energy, or materials. High consumption rates can lead to resource depletion.

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Consumption

Question 13

The amount of land, water, and resources needed to support a person’s lifestyle and absorb their waste. Measures human impact on Earth. Includes resource use and waste generation. Can be reduced by sustainable practices.

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Ecological Footprint

Question 14

_________ Population Pyramid--Shape: Wide base that narrows sharply towards the top, forming a triangle. Characteristics: High birth rates, high fertility rates, lower life expectancy, and a rapid population growth rate.

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<P>Expansive</P>

Question 15

_____ Population Pyramid-- Shape: Narrow at the base, with a wider middle or top. Characteristics: Low birth rates, a shrinking, aging population, and higher life expectancy.

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Constrictive

Question 16

_________Population Pyramid--Shape: Rectangular or "beehive" shape, with a consistent width across most age groups, narrowing only at the oldest ages. Characteristics: Low birth rates and low death rates; the population

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<P>Stationary</P>

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