Chapter 7, Problem 7.1CTDQ

To determine

The number of optimum human population and maximum human population. Predict whether the numbers are different and explanation if it is so.

Answer to Problem 7.1CTDQ

The optimum human population number and maximum optimum population number are different.

Explanation of Solution

An optimum population is the one Earth can support sustainably, by allowing everyone to enjoy good quality of life.

The optimum human population is approximately $1.5\text{-}2.0$ billion. The maximum optimum population is approximately $10$ billion.

The optimum human population number and maximum human population number are different.

An optimum human population is an approximate population size on the earth that permits different communities to enjoy standard lifestyle indefinitely. The maximum human population corresponds to an approximate population size that exists on theEarth further permittingindividuals of different communities to coexistdue to its (earth) large capacity.