专业硕士英语Unit__Too_Many_People.pptVIP

Background Information Overpopulation can result from: ◆ an increase in births, a decline in mortality rates due to medical advances ◆ an increase in immigration ◆ an unsustainable biome and depletion of resources The resources to be considered when evaluating whether an ecological niche is overpopulated include clean water, clean air, food, shelter, warmth, and other resources necessary to sustain life. If the quality of human life is addressed, there may be additional resources considered, such as medical care, education, proper sewage treatment and waste disposal. Overpopulation pl