NEET BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When a population ____, the demand for resources increases.
A
declines
B
grows
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Resource use, waste production and environmental degradation are accelerated by population growth. They are further exacerbated by consumption habits, certain technological developments, and particular patterns of social organization and resource management.

Detailed explanation-2: -There is an increase in demand for resources due to population growth and rising levels of living standards.

Detailed explanation-3: -More people means an increased demand for food, water, housing, energy, healthcare, transportation, and more. And all that consumption contributes to ecological degradation, increased conflicts, and a higher risk of large-scale disasters like pandemics.

Detailed explanation-4: -Due to the increase in the human population, natural resources are being used up at a more rapid rate than in the past. Although renewable natural resources can be replenished, when they are used too rapidly they cannot replenish fast enough to meet the human demand.

Detailed explanation-5: -Resources include food, water, oxygen, and shelter. Organisms that get more resources are more likely to grow and produce offspring. A limited resource is one that is not available in endless supply.

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