Question

Mention four effects of a rapidly growing population on development.

Answer 1

1. Increased Pressure on Natural Resources: More people lead to overuse of land, water, forests, and energy, causing resource depletion and environmental damage.
2. Unemployment and Poverty: Rapid growth creates more job seekers than available jobs, leading to high unemployment rates and widening poverty.
3. Strain on Infrastructure and Services: Over population burdens schools, hospitals, housing, and transport, lowering the quality of public services.
4. Hindered Economic Growth: A fast-growing population diverts resources toward basic needs rather than investment in development, slowing down overall progress.