According to the text, humans have two options for limiting population growth: 1) make a global effort to limit our
own population, or 2) can wait until the environment does it for us. Briefly address each scenario. Which methods would
result in a successful global decline in birthrate? Which environmental events are the alternatives?
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: Government-sponsored family planning programs have had great success both in reducing
birth rates, and in improving the health and status of women. Providing medical care in
conjunction with such programs encourages families to have fewer children. In places with
high child mortality rates, family sizes are high. Environmental events that will bring about
an uncontrolled decline in population include war, famine, drought, and exposure to
accumulating toxins.
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