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Discuss the nature of an exponentially growing quantity and explain what the term doubling time means. Explain why the problem of exponential growth is easily overlooked. Discuss some of the differences in the factors affecting population growth in the U.S. 25 or 50 years ago compared to now. Discuss demand for resources in a growing population in one area (e.g. town, or county, or country) and globally (world economy, resources, food production supply and demand, living space, etc).