Global Human Population

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Watch the video 7 Billion, National Geographic Magazine – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sc4HxPxNrZ0&feature=player_detailpage – then answer the following questions in complete sentences:

  1. How would you describe the population curve shown (you may have to pause and replay the video)?
  2. What was the average life expectancy in 2010? How does that compare with 1960?
  3. Where do most people live – rural or urban areas?
  4. If the video is correct that all of us would fit in an area the size of Los Angeles, what issues do we have?
  5. What are the major problems associated with large human populations?

Watch Hans Rosling’s 200 Countries, 200 Years at http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=jbkSRLYSojo then answer the following questions in complete sentences:

  1. What led to advancements in health and income for countries in Europe and North America?
  2. How did the gap between rich, healthy countries and poor, sick countries in 1948 compare with the gap in the early
  3. What is the general relationship between a country’s affluence and the health of its citizens?
  4. Are all countries currently healthy and wealthy?
  5. Are all regions of each country equal to one another in term of health and wealth?
  6. What regions are least healthy and wealthy? Suggest a reason why that is so.