Question

Sociology:Will the human population eventually outgrow the earth’s ability to sustain it? Conduct internet research to find two examples to support your position.

Answer 1

Yes,the human population eventually outgrow the earth’s ability to sustain it.
Explanation:-
(i) the human population already exceeded the carrying capacity of the Earth.
- it is determined by Earth Overshoot Day, which is moving up every year.
- Earth overshoot day- when humans uses up the entire year’s worth of resources.
(ii) A report says that for current population there should be about four earths to sustain so large population.
- Also, level of consumption of resources by individuals is also Increasing in both developed and developing countries.