7 Billion and Counting

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!