What are the implications of overpopulation?

Answer 1

Consequences of OverpopulationA psychological study put a high density population of mice in an enclosed area, gave them plenty of bedding material and plenty of food.

Mice started to demonstrate aberrant behavior, from food hoarding, mothers killing their offspring, bands of adolescent mice attacking other mice and even homosexual behaviors. While there is no evidence that overpopulation would contribute to such behaviors in humans, one must at least contemplate the possibilities.

Species extinction. not neccessarily the overpopulating one, but something has to give.

Answer 2

1.As the man is a producer as well as consumer therefore by over population the demands are more and production is less. 2.No place for accomodation 3.More consumption of natural and power resources 4.Excess of pollution 5.Shortage of hospitals,doctors,teachers, engineers,lawyers etc.

Answer 3

The effects of overpopulation are many.

1. There will be less area available for people and cities and villages will become more congested and they will begin to degrade as demand for infrastructure will rise more quickly than it can get be met.

2. Exponential increase in the population rate will also result in huge burden on the already stressed out Natural Resources like water, fossil-fuels.

3. Also there will be a large increase in demand for food than it can be met by farming.

4. As the demand for space will rise it will result in large scale deforestation which will lead to extinction of several plants,animals and insects.

Answer 4

I'm doing this Overpopulation thing at school too. I'll give you some help (:

Causes of Overpopulation can include:

-Not enough resources, The world's capacity, It cannot reproduce forests etc. quickly enough. No fresh drinking water etc.

-Increased levels of pollution leading to global warming.

-Mass extinction of species of animals and plants as rainforests and ecosystems are destroyed and bulldozed over for human housing and expansion of cities.

Answer 5

Animal overpopulation occurs when an ecosystem is unable to support the existing wildlife because there are too many of a given species. The environment suffers due to the strain from the natural activities of the overpopulated species. The results can be devastating as animals scrape for food and wander into unnatural habitats in search of something to eat. Disease is also a factor as the ecosystem makes a final attempt to regain a natural balance and order. Overpopulated animal species lead difficult lives with limited resources.

Answer 6

Overpopulation can lead to strains on resources such as food and water, contribute to environmental degradation, increase competition for jobs and housing, and potentially lead to social and political instability. It can also exacerbate issues like poverty and inequality. Addressing overpopulation requires sustainable development practices and access to family planning resources.

Answer 7

Overpopulation causes too much competition for food and shelter. It causes crowding too which can make it difficult to get around.

Answer 8

Lack of toilet paper and other natural resources. Death. Anger.