Population Growth & Carrying Capacity
Students explore theories of population growth, including Malthusian theory, and the concept of environmental carrying capacity.
Key Questions
- Compare and contrast Malthusian theory with Boserup's theory of population and resources.
- Analyze the factors that determine the carrying capacity of a specific environment.
- Predict the consequences of exceeding environmental carrying capacity on human societies.
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