overpopulation
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Overpopulation is scientifically defined as a state where you start destroying your living environment.
From Salon • Nov. 30, 2024
Overpopulation, logging, agriculture, conversion of forests to unsustainable oil palm plantations, and other human activities are rapidly destroying forest environments required by orangutans for survival, according to the zoo.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 16, 2021
Overpopulation is usually defined as the state of having more people in one place that can live there comfortably, or more than the resources available can cater for.
From The Guardian • Mar. 21, 2018
Overpopulation and low resources add up to the burden on the already deteriorating condition of the country.
From Slate • Dec. 14, 2017
Overpopulation and extreme competition for valuable resources undoubtedly contribute.
From Definition & Reality in the General Theory of Political Economy by Colignatus, Thomas
Vocabulary lists containing overpopulation
Human Geography - Middle School
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Human Geography - High School
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5th Grade Human Geography, List 1
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