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8 marksFactors Influencing Population Growth and Control

CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2010 · Paper 2 · Question 4(c)(ii)

Two statements from an environmental seminar: Statement 1: 'Caring about the environment is often a challenge for poor people.' Statement 2: 'Poverty has harmful environmental and health effects.'

Provide FOUR reasons to support Statement 2.

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  1. 4(a)Define the term 'poverty'.[2 marks]
  2. 4(b)(i)What percentage of the world's population lacks access to adequate sanitation facilities?[1 mark]
  3. 4(b)(ii)Calculate the number of people who lack access to adequate housing and electricity.[2 marks]
  4. 4(b)(iii)How many more people lack access to clean drinking water than to enough food for good health?[3 marks]
  5. 4(c)(i)Suggest ONE reason why someone might say Statement 1.[4 marks]

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