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The overpopulation of the Earth
This video presents the consequences of the Earth’s overpopulation, the antecedents of the phenomenon and the population figures of our day.
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Grades 2 – 12
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The overpopulation of the Earth
The first signs of change appeared when men began to form societies,
transform their environment with production activities,
and destroy the flora and fauna.
The change was at first limited to a small area,
which made it possible for Mother Nature to neutralize the harmful effects.
Parallel to the development of the economy and the increase in population,
the damage done to the environment began to reach alarming severity.
By today, it has spread to all parts of the planet,
and it endangers the existence of humanity.
The number of people rose constantly during history;
however, in the 20th century, it suddenly went through the roof.
In the early 1900s,
the population of the Earth was only 1.5 billion,
while today this number reaches 7 billion!
The growing population requires more and more foodstuffs,
while the size of cropland per person is continuously decreasing.
The amount of foodstuffs produced would still be sufficient on the planet,
but its distribution is highly uneven.
Developed societies have to deal with the issue of overproduction,
while developing countries have to face problems caused by the lack of food.
It is assumed that 1 billion people on this Earth suffer from starvation.
The first signs of change appeared when men began to form societies,
transform their environment with production activities,
and destroy the flora and fauna.
The change was at first limited to a small area,
which made it possible for Mother Nature to neutralize the harmful effects.
Parallel to the development of the economy and the increase in population,
the damage done to the environment began to reach alarming severity.
By today, it has spread to all parts of the planet,
and it endangers the existence of humanity.
The number of people rose constantly during history;
however, in the 20th century, it suddenly went through the roof.
In the early 1900s,
the population of the Earth was only 1.5 billion,
while today this number reaches 7 billion!
The growing population requires more and more foodstuffs,
while the size of cropland per person is continuously decreasing.
The amount of foodstuffs produced would still be sufficient on the planet,
but its distribution is highly uneven.
Developed societies have to deal with the issue of overproduction,
while developing countries have to face problems caused by the lack of food.
It is assumed that 1 billion people on this Earth suffer from starvation.
