Question

question 3 of 10
the natural environment has been strained by:
a. global population growth.
b. global population decline.
c. global innovation.
d. global social stratification.

Explanation:

Global population growth leads to increased demand for resources like land, water, and energy. This puts pressure on the natural environment through activities such as deforestation (for agriculture or urbanization), over - exploitation of water sources, and higher pollution levels (from more industrial and domestic waste). Global population decline would likely ease environmental strain as there would be less demand. Global innovation, if focused on sustainable technologies, could help the environment. Global social stratification mainly relates to social inequalities rather than direct environmental strain.

Answer:

A. global population growth.