

Currently almost 7 million people around the world lack safe drinking water

The growing human population doesn't put any pressure on the Earth.
In 6 seconds, how many more people will be living on Earth?
The growth in human numbers has been called a "____________________"
During the ____________________ there were many inventions that promoted longer life, such as improvements in farming, nutrition, medicine, and sanitation.
In _____________ the global population reached 3 billion
The demographers predict the world will grow by __________________more people by the year 2050.
No one knows for sure how many people the Earth can support
The population issue relies on the ________________ rather than the numbers alone
Only about ________% of all land is arable or able to be farmed
Already 1 billion people suffer from __________ because they do not have enough to eat
Each year about ________ million acres of forests are cut down to create farmland and grazing land to obtain wood for fuel and other uses
People are forced to migrate from their homes in search of more fertile land, cleaner water, and a better quality of life
The U.S has one of the highest birth rates among industrialized countries
Each American uses the same amount of energy, water, and trash production as everyone else in the world
Americans consume ___% of the world's energy
All of the carbon dioxide released from burning these fossil fuels in the U.S is one of the leading contributors to global warming
Choice in family size has no impact on how people stress natural resources and the environment.
Overpopulation has no impact on the environment
By thinking carefully about the impact we want to leave on Earth, we can ensure the future generations are able to enjoy this planet!