size and growth of population

• FPO

  • Factor: size and growth of the population can affect resource demand 
  • Process: as the population increases, there is a greater need for food, water, energy and other resources to meet the basic needs of individuals
  • Outcome: increased resource consumption
• Example

  China’s rapid population growth, grew by 77% from 1950s to 2023, had led to a dramatic rise of 650% in meat consumption from 1950s to 2023.