Question

select the correct answer
earth’s population continues to grow daily. which of the following statements best illustrates a possible consequence of such rapid growth?
a. more oxygen will be available in the atmosphere
b. competition for natural resources will increase
c. more land will be available for human habitation.
d. people will begin using fossil fuels less

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: More people would increase respiration, reducing oxygen (not increasing), so A is wrong.
• Option B: As population grows, demand for resources (like water, food, energy) rises, so competition for natural resources increases. This is a logical consequence.
• Option C: More people would need more housing/land, so less land would be available, not more. C is wrong.
• Option D: Population growth often leads to more energy demand, and fossil fuels are a major energy source. So people are likely to use more, not less. D is wrong.

Answer:

B. Competition for natural resources will increase