Question

one social issue often facing developing countries is
a shortage of natural resources.
very high population growth.
democratic rule is easily obtainable.
reluctance to accept change.

Explanation:

The question is about identifying a social issue in developing countries. Let's analyze each option:

• "a shortage of natural resources": While resource shortage can be an issue, it's more of an environmental or economic issue in some aspects, but not the most typical social issue among the options here.
• "very high population growth": High population growth is a major social issue in developing countries as it strains resources, affects education, healthcare, and employment.
• "a democratic rule is easily obtainable": This is incorrect as developing countries often struggle with establishing or maintaining democratic systems, and it's not a typical social issue they face in the negative sense (they usually face challenges in achieving democratic rule, not that it's easily obtainable).
• "reluctance to accept change": This is more of a cultural or individual behavior issue and not a primary social issue for developing countries compared to population growth.

So the correct option related to a social issue in developing countries is "very high population growth".

Answer:

very high population growth