Response to the following:
1. Study the map 15-1. Looking at the data on the map, what patterns do you see?
o Now, consider the following statistic: The United Nations predicts that by 2025 wealthy societies will grow by 57 million people, while poor societies will grow by 1.7 billion people. What are the possible reasons for this growth pattern? What are the consequences of this growth pattern?
2. Do you think ancient societies were as concerned about the environment as modern societies are today? Do you think they took care of the environment better than we do, or did they also contribute to the destruction of the environment as some societies do today?
3. Urbanization Trends
Resources: Ch. in Society: The Basics and the Online Library
Compose a 200- to 300-word response to the following:
Explain urban growth trends in the world's poorest countries. What causes urbanization in poor countries?
o Choose a major city in a poor, developing country and research how urbanization has occurred in this city. Try search terms such as "history of urbanization in (name of city)."
o Discuss the statistical data and the implications of the urbanization of your chosen city.
o Cite 2 to 3 sources from the Online Library in your written response. You can also refer to the Recommended Web Sites list in the Electronic Resources section at the beginning of this syllabus for additional sources.