Question

why does high population growth cause problems in countries with low economic growth? select all that apply.
high population growth can lead to poor education.
high population growth can lead to poverty.
economic growth easily surpasses population growth.
economic growth generally cannot match population growth.
high population growth can create environmental issues
high population growth is easily reversed.

Explanation:

• When a country has low economic growth, a rapidly growing population stretches limited resources for education, leading to poor access and quality of education.
• More people competing for scarce economic opportunities and resources in a low-growth economy increases the risk of poverty.
• By definition, low economic growth means the economy cannot expand at a pace to keep up with population growth, so resources per person shrink.
• A larger population in a low-growth economy puts more strain on local ecosystems, leading to issues like deforestation, water scarcity, and pollution.
• The remaining options are incorrect: low economic growth cannot easily surpass population growth, and high population growth is not easily reversed without targeted, long-term policies.

Answer:

• High population growth can lead to poor education.
• High population growth can lead to poverty.
• Economic growth generally cannot match population growth.
• High population growth can create environmental issues