Question

which of the following describes urbanization?
a. decline in industrial development
b. conservation of natural habitats
c. migration from cities to rural areas
d. growth of towns and cities

what is resource depletion?
a. decreasing use of renewable energy
b. planting more crops in agricultural zones
c. conservation of rare species
d. consumption of resources faster than they can regenerate

Explanation:

First Question (Which of the following describes urbanization?):

Urbanization is defined as the process of the growth of towns and cities, often involving population movement to urban areas. Option a is incorrect as urbanization is linked to industrial growth. Option b is about conservation, not urbanization. Option c is rural - urban migration reversed (counter - urbanization), not urbanization. Option d matches the definition of urbanization.

Resource depletion occurs when resources are used up at a rate faster than they can be replenished (for non - renewable) or regenerated (for renewable). Option a is about renewable energy use reduction, not depletion. Option b is about agriculture, not depletion. Option c is about species conservation, not resource depletion. Option d fits the definition of resource depletion.

Answer:

d. Growth of towns and cities

Second Question (What is resource depletion?):