Read the articles below and answer the questions. Please don’t write in essay form. You can just answer the questions by number. Thank You!
Questions
1.What is carrying capacity? How does this relate to the Earth Overshoot Day discussed in the NYT article? Give another example to illustrate your explanation of carrying capacity, and include a discussion of what might cause the carrying capacity of your example to be exceeded.
2.Is it possible to feed the global population? If yes, why do so many people still lack access to adequate and nutritious food?
3.Do you think human population growth poses a threat to food supply? Why or why not?
4.What factors contribute to food insecurity? How do patterns of food insecurity relate to larger social and economic contexts?
5.How might food insecurity be addressed? Who should be responsible for addressing it? Do you feel you personally have a role in this effort? If yes, what can you do?
