Question

if population growth occurs in an area that depends on farming, what might be a direct result? the area will also see an increase in industrial productivity. deforestation will occur to clear land for additional farms. mining for minerals in the area will decrease. air pollution from farm equipment will increase.

Explanation:

Population growth in a farming - dependent area would require more land for farming. Deforestation is a direct way to clear land for additional farms. Industrial productivity increase is not a direct result of population growth in a farming - based area. Mining for minerals is unrelated to farming - based population growth. Air pollution from farm equipment might not be a direct and immediate result compared to deforestation for land.

Answer:

Deforestation will occur to clear land for additional farms.