Carrying Capacity: Carrying capacity refers to the maximum number of individuals or species that an environment can sustainably support without causing damage or depletion of resources.
Demographic Transition Model: The demographic transition model is a theory that explains the shift from high birth rates and death rates in pre-industrial societies to low birth rates and death rates in industrialized societies.
Overpopulation: Overpopulation occurs when an area's population exceeds the carrying capacity of its environment, leading to strain on resources and infrastructure.