The population of the world is over 7 billion people and will continue to grow in the near future. Women on some continents give birth to many more children per person than others. In Africa, the average rate of children per woman is 5.9 while in North America it is closer to 2 children per woman. In Europe the birth rate has dropped to around 1.5 children per woman. These differences are caused by many things. Match the characteristics of a population to its fertility and growth rates.
Agriculture
High child mortality
High educational rates
High unemployment
Industrialized
Lower education rates
Low child mortality
Low unemployment
Poor
Wealthy
Developed ("Modernized") continents
Developing continents
Many animals and plants are in danger of extinction. Scientists believe we are in the midst of the 6th mass extinction. Many things are leading to this, but most believe man is playing a large role in this extreme extinction.
Identify the statements that could put a population at risk for extinction. Select all that apply.