Question

human historical growth and distribution
attributed to the industrial revolution as humans figured
out how to mass produce food and resources. this rapid
growth differs from historical stability and raises
questions about sustainability and environmental impact.

historically, what contributed to the zero
population growth of humans?

environmental resistance and biotic potential

abundant food supplies everywhere

lack of diseases that affected humans

no clean water sources

Explanation:

Zero population growth historically occurs when birth rates equal death rates. Environmental resistance (e.g., limited resources, disease) and biotic potential (maximum reproductive capacity) balance each other, leading to stable population size. The other options are incorrect: abundant food would increase growth, lack of diseases would lower death rates (increasing growth), and no clean water is a specific environmental stressor but not the balancing factor with biotic potential.

Answer:

environmental resistance and biotic potential