Question

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Which scenario is most likely to be a direct impact of a growing human population on the environment?

A) Increased biodiversity for use in feeding the growing human population
B) Decreased caloric needs per person as the human population continues to grow
C) Decreased land availability for growing food to feed the growing human population
D) Increased plant species to be used in developing new medicines and pharmaceuticals

Answer 1

Answer:

c) Decreased land availability for growing food to feed the growing population.

Explanation:

• Growth of population demands increased use of resources.
• As the population grows more and more settlements and industries are built .
• Clear lands are taken up by companies and builders to build factories , roads and settlements.
• As a result the availability of agriculture decreases to a great extent.
• Hence land for growing food crops also falls short.
• Lower food production ultimately leads to a hunger stricken population.
• Thus , decreased land availability for growing food feed the growing human population  is a direct impact of growing population.

Answer 2

Answer: c) Decreased land availability for growing food to feed the growing population.