GE15 ULOc

Martinez, Kyle Adrian D.
1st Year BSCE/s
GE15 (7451)
LET’S CHECK
Activity 3: Please encircle the answer under each item that best reflects your thinking.
__C__1. It is referred to as the number of births per 1000 individuals per year.
a. Crude death rate
b. Life expectancy
c. Crude birth rate
d. Fertility rate
__C__2. This refers to the capacity to become pregnant or to have children.
a. Age-specific birth rate
b. Total fertility
c. Fertility
d. Sex ratio
__B__3. Which taxonomic rank is more specific than order but less specific than genus?
a. Genus
b. Family
c. Species
d. Order
__C__4. It describes the occurrence of diseases and illnesses in a population.
a. Prevalence
b. Incidence
c. Morbidity
d. Fatality
__A__5. It refers to the average number of years a newborn infant can expect to live births.
a. Birth rate expectancy
b. Rate of natural increase
c. Doubling time
d. Cause-specific death rate
__D__6. Why is a taxonomic classification used?
a. It allows each species to be uniquely identified.
b. It gives us an idea of how closely two organisms are related.
c. It has been unnecessary to change taxonomy since Linnaeus invented it in the 18th Century.
d. Choices A and B only are correct.
__A__7. It refers to the three-stage pattern of change in birth and death rates that has occurred during
industrial and economic development.
a. Demographic transition
b. Sex ratio pattern
c. Growth rate
d. Logistic curve rate
__B__8. The average number of years an individual can expect to live given the individual's present age.
a. Life longevity
b. Life expectancy
c. Life expectation of living

d. Life transition
__C__9. It is the highest (most general) rank of organisms.
a. Kingdom
b. Phylum
c. Domain
d. Species
__C__10. It is the branch of biology that classifies all living things.
a. Biochemistry
b. Taxology
c. Taxonomy
d. Life Science
LET’S ANALYZE
Activity No. 3. The study of population is a complex process where we investigate how population grows
over time and how it affects the nature and quality of life among different communities and its implication
to the limited resources and sustainability. We use different factors and parameters to examine how the
population will grow shortly and how the resources can sustain this growth. At this juncture., you will be
required to elaborate your answer supported with literature and data to the following questions.
1. Discuss comprehensively how population growth affects the environment, economy, and
development.
- Rapid population growth makes it more difficult for low- and lower-middle-income countries
to finance the per capita rise in public expenditures required to eradicate poverty, end hunger
and malnutrition, and assure universal access to health care, education, and other important
services.
2. How population growth rate affects the sustainability of natural resource?
- Rapid population increase remains a primary driving force behind environmental
deterioration and a danger to the sustainable use of natural resources. Overexploitation,
intensive farming, and land fragmentation diminish the quality and quantity of natural
resources.
3. Discuss the effect of overpopulation on biodiversity.
- Population increase and growing resource use have two effects on biodiversity: they put
pressure on wildlife habitat to be converted into agricultural and urban land, and they
produce trash that pollutes habitat and poisons species.
4. Discuss comprehensively why it is important to protect biodiversity
- Biodiversity is important because the systems that support all life on Earth, including humans,
rely on biodiversity. We cannot have healthy ecosystems that provide us with the air we
breathe and the food we consume unless we have a diverse range of animals, plants, and
microorganisms. People value nature as well.
5. Is there a need to limit population growth? Why?
- No, there is no need to limit population growth. Because there is no limit to population
growth. In natural ecosystems, populations rise or decline in response to changes in the
conditions that limit growth. Many factors influence population density and growth, and
these factors can cause population size oscillations throughout time. It is also frequently
difficult to pinpoint the precise cause restricting growth. Many diverse elements may interact
to cause unexpected outcomes.
IN A NUTSHELL
Activity No. 3. Demographic studies play an important role in studying human ecology and settlement
patterns. It enables urban and environmental planners to design sustainable communities with the utmost
comfort and responsiveness to the growing population growth and demand for resources. Identifying the
key factors affecting demography will shape the idea of projecting future demand for residential units,
commercial establishments, industrial, and institutional facilities. In this portion of the group, you will be
required to state your arguments or synthesis relevant to the topics presented on population growth and
its effect on biodiversity. I will answer the first two items, and you will continue the rest.
1. Population projection is a significant undertaking in demographic studies. It supplies data on how

we are going to plan communities mindful of the pressing issues of population growth and quality
of life.
2. The holistic evaluation of the triggering factors of uncontrolled population growth, a decline in
environmental quality, and scarcity of resources is deemed necessary to attain sustainable
development.
3. The increase in the number of persons on Earth is referred to as population growth. Our
population numbers were largely steady for most of human history. However, as a result of
invention and industrialization, electricity, food, water, and medical care became more accessible
and reliable.
4. Rapid population growth has five consequences: higher economic growth, increasing demand for
jobs, a lack of housing and schools, a lack of infrastructure leading to poor living conditions, and
a rise in pollution and waste.
5. There have been case studies, such as China's one-child policy, to restrict the birth rate; however,
it was unsuccessful due to forced abortions and gender imbalances.
6. Housing and feeding so many people have hastened the degradation of natural habitats, while
higher levels of consumption, particularly in some of the world's wealthier regions, have
intensified the exploitation of natural resources and contributed to rising levels of pollution.

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1st Year BSCE/s

a. Crude death rate

c. Crude birth rate

__C__2. This refers to the capacity to become pregnant or to have children.

a. Age-specific birth rate

__C__4. It describes the occurrence of diseases and illnesses in a population.

a. Birth rate expectancy

b. Rate of natural increase

d. Cause-specific death rate

__D__6. Why is a taxonomic classification used?

a. It allows each species to be uniquely identified.

b. It gives us an idea of how closely two organisms are related.

d. Choices A and B only are correct.

b. Sex ratio pattern

d. Logistic curve rate

c. Life expectation of living

__C__9. It is the highest (most general) rank of organisms.

__C__10. It is the branch of biology that classifies all living things.

1. Population projection is a significant undertaking in demographic studies. It supplies data on how

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C2. This refers to the capacity to become pregnant or to have children.

C4. It describes the occurrence of diseases and illnesses in a population.

D6. Why is a taxonomic classification used?

C9. It is the highest (most general) rank of organisms.

C10. It is the branch of biology that classifies all living things.