DP Geography Questionbank

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Evaluate the ecological footprint as a measure of the relationship between population size and resource consumption. Identify international variations in its size. Discuss the two opposing views (neo‑Malthusian and anti‑Malthusian) of the relationship between population size and resource consumption.

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• 18M.1.bp.7: “The ecological footprint is the best measure of the relationship between population...
• 17M.1.bp.4c: Explain the neo-Malthusian view of the relationship between population and resource consumption.
• 17M.1.bp.4a: State and outline the units used to measure the global ecological...
• 17M.1.bp.4b: Suggest two reasons why the total ecological footprint of a country may grow very rapidly in the...
• 16N.1.bp.4b: Suggest two reasons why the total resource consumption per capita decreased between 1980 and...
• .1.bp.4a: Define ecological footprint.
• .1.bp.4b: Describe what is meant by a neo-Malthusian view.
• 11M.1.bp.4c: Explain the relationship between energy usage and ecological footprint for one or more countries.
• 12M.1.bp.4a: Define ecological footprint.
• 12M.1.bp.4b: Describe how the ecological footprint of this country has changed.
• 12M.1.bp.4c: Suggest reasons why this country’s ecological footprint decreased in the 1980s.
• 12M.1.bp.4d: Explain the anti-Malthusian view of the relationship between population and resources.
• 12N.1.bp.4a: Define ecological footprint.
• 12N.1.bp.4b: Describe how the pattern of ecological footprints shown by the graph reflects economic development.
• 14N.1.bp.4c: Explain the neo-Malthusian view of the relationship between population size and resource...
• 14N.1.bp.6: “We still have the resources to live as wastefully as we want.” Discuss this statement.
• 14M.1.bp.7: “The world is far too dependent on oil.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?
• 13N.1.bp.7: “A falling fertility rate is always beneficial to a country.” Discuss this statement.
• 15N.1.bp.4a: State the minimum ecological footprint in global hectares for a country with a GNI of US$20 000...
• 15N.1.bp.4b: Referring to the graph, describe the relationship between GNI per person and ecological footprint.
• 15N.1.bp.4c: Suggest one reason why country A does not fit the general pattern.
• 15N.1.bp.5: “Falling fertility rates are no guarantee of reduced resource consumption.” Discuss...
• 15M.1.bp.4b: Explain the pattern of regional ecological footprints in 2010.
• 15M.1.bp.4a: State which two regions had the most sustainable ecological footprint in 1975.
• 15M.1.bp.4c: Explain the anti-Malthusian view of the relationship between population and resources.