ENVR 1401 Lonestar College The Human Population Discussion Questions
Question Description
https://www.npr.org/2011/10/31/141816460/visualizing-how-a-population-grows-to-7-billion
1) Watch video – NPR: 7 billion
2) After watching the video answer the following questions:
a) How long did it take human population to reach 7 billion?
b) In the video they mention 2 important factors that decreased mortality rates. What are these factors? Why are they important for demographic transition?
c) Scientists cannot agree if we will reach a carrying capacity. However, what do they all agree on? Why is it important for us to use our resources sustainably?
Initial post is due by Friday April 3 at 11:59PM. Reply to a minimum of 2 classmates and engage in in-depth discussions. Replies due by Sunday April 5 at 11:59PM.
Criteria |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
Timeliness |
Initial post and replies were posted during the assignment period. |
_ |
Not posted during the assignment period |
Not posted |
Answers to questions a – c (listed above) |
Posted the answers to questions a-c |
Posted answers to 2 out of the 3 questions. |
Posted answers to 1 out of the 3 questions. |
Did not answer any of the questions. |
Sustainability discussion |
Provides a thorough discussion of the importance of using our resources sustainably. |
Provides a discussion of the importance of using our resources sustainably. |
Mentions the importance of using our resources sustainably. |
Does not mention or discuss the importance of using our resources sustainably. |
Replies |
Replies to a minimum of 2 classmates and engages in multi-post in-depth discussions. |
Replies to 1 or more classmates |
Replies to one classmate. |
Does not reply to other classmates. |