Question

with the worlds population increasing by 50-70 million people per year, what is deforestation expected to do? remain about the same decrease exponentially increase achieve homeostatic equilibrium

Explanation:

As the world's population increases (by 50 - 70 million people per year), the demand for resources like land for agriculture, housing, and infrastructure also increases. Deforestation is often driven by the need to clear land for these purposes. So, with a growing population, deforestation is expected to increase. The option "remain about the same" is incorrect as population growth would drive more land - clearing. "Decrease exponentially" is wrong because there's no reason for deforestation to decrease with population growth. "Achieve homeostatic equilibrium" is not relevant here as deforestation is a human - driven process related to resource demand, not a homeostatic (self - regulating balance) process in this context.

Answer:

C. increase