Question

select the correct answer.
natural resource consumption per person tends to be lower in developing nations as compared to developed nations. yet environmental degradation in some developing countries can be quite high. which of the following statements explains this condition?
a. people in developing countries do not care about natural resource conservation.
b. population pressures tend to be greater in developing countries.
c. the environmental degradation seems greater than it actually is
d. people in developing countries have fewer renewable resources available to them

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Assuming people in developing countries do not care about conservation is a stereotype and not a valid explanation.
• Option B: Developing countries often have high population growth and density, leading to more pressure on the environment (e.g., overuse of resources, deforestation for housing/agriculture). This explains why even with lower per - capita consumption, environmental degradation is high.
• Option C: There's no basis to say the degradation is only apparent; developing countries do face real environmental issues.
• Option D: The availability of renewable resources is not the main reason for high environmental degradation in the context of per - capita consumption difference.

Answer:

B. Population pressures tend to be greater in developing countries.