Question

Let me know the consequences of overpopulation in DETAIL

Answer 1

Exhaustion of natural resources: the main effect of overpopulation is the unequal and unrestrained use of resources. The planet has a limited capacity to generate raw materials and each year the natural resources deficit – the consumption of resources at a faster rate than the planet is able to generate them – is reached earlier. Consequently, in developing countries, overpopulation causes fierce rivalries to control resources. Territorial conflicts over water supply are due in many cases to geopolitical tensions and can end in war.

 

Environmental degradation: unbridled use of natural resources, as well as growth in energy production from coal, oil and natural gas (fossil fuels) is having a negative impact on the planet. Consequences number, on the one hand, deforestation and desertification, extinction of animal and plant species andchanges in the water cycleand the most direct consequence of all in the form of emissions of large quantities of greenhouse gases leading to global warming.

 

Rising unemployment: on the other hand, a high number of workers exist for a limited number of vacancies and this seems destined to lead to high rates of joblessness in the future. This in turn could provoke rising crime and social revolt.

 

Rising living costs: all the above will lead, at the end of the day, to increasing living costs in most countries. Fewer resources, less water, the packing of many people into confined spaces and a lack of money are provoking an increase in the cost of living whereby only a percentage of the population will be able to cover all their needs.

 

Technological advances: on the positive side, high concentrations of people in urban areas also brings with it research and development in the quest for solutions to the population’s needs. An example is the popularisation of communication technologies and the generation, collection and use of Big Data for sustainable ends, as well as the emergence of Smart Citiesadapted to ensure good living conditions for the increasing population.

Answer 2

Answer:

Overpopulation is the condition where the number of existing living creatures and human population exceeds the limited habitats and resources to sustain them. Overpopulation of human is caused by higher rate of birth and lesser rate of death. Longevity of life and less mortality results from better medical care, awareness of hygienic living conditions, proper physical health awareness, balanced diet and better mother and child care before and after birth.

Various problems are associated with population explosion. The increased population puts pressure on our resources such as land, water and food as the demand increased. Overpopulation results in food scarcity, starvation and malnutrition. Overpopulation results in depletion of natural resources like fossil fuels and destruction of forests for housing and timber industries.

Human overpopulation causes greater pollution of air, land and water. This decreases the quality of life and results in various diseases and health problems. While man power is necessary for agricultural and industrial production, overpopulation leads to unemployment. The economy of a nation is affected adversely. Law and order situations also deteriorate. The number of homeless people and slums increase at an alarming rate. People must be educated and awareness on the hazards of overpopulation for mankind needs to be taken up urgently. The best means to control overpopulation is by practicing family planning.