Global Population Growth

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Global Population Growth

The world population is rapidly increasing and is projected to reach 10 billion by 2056.

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Historical Population Growth

Historically, human population growth was slow, but it accelerated with advancements in agriculture, industry, and medicine.

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Resource Depletion

Increased demand for resources like water, minerals, and fossil fuels.

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Habitat Destruction

Conversion of natural habitats into urban and agricultural land.

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Pollution

Increased pollution from industrial activities, transportation, and waste generation.

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Biodiversity Loss

Decline in the variety of life due to habitat loss, pollution, and overexploitation.

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Spread of Diseases

Higher population densities facilitate the spread of infectious diseases.

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Factors Influencing Population Growth

Birth rates, death rates, migration, access to healthcare, education, and economic conditions.