1. Human Populations Mr. Haase

2. Worldwide life expectancy Life expectancy increased, on average, four months each year from 1970 - 2000 Between 1980 and 1998, life expectancy rose from 61 to 67 years.

3. What is the current worldwide life expectancy? 70 68 for males 72 for females

4. How much of the world is malnourished? 1 in 7 do not have access to enough food

5. Population Issues Urbanization More people living in cities than in rural areas Suburban sprawl taking over land Least Developed Countries (50) Show few signs of development Increasing death rate High Birth rate 79 % of Americans live in urban areas

6. Why are populations migrating like they are? Shortages of jobs and food Move to cities in search of higher paying jobs and better living conditions Human rights – Political and/or religious persecution – Right to education Natural disasters

7. Migration immigration- movement INTO an area emigration- movement out of an area

8. Problems Water usage Land usage Energy usage Waste production Water and air pollution Natural resources

9. Environmental Impact of a Growing City What environmental issues do you believe need to be addressed? How can you make the public more aware of these issues? What suggestions would you make to keep the city environmentally friendly or possibly slow environmental impact?

10. Thank you