Question

Identify the incorrect statement with regard to depletion of resources.

(a) Humans have been indiscriminately using resources.
(b) There is an unequal distribution and monopoly of resources by a handful of people.
(c) The increase in population has resulted in high demand for the consumption of resources.
(d) Resources get depleted when the rate of usage is lesser than the rate of renewal.

Answer 1

Solution:
The correct answer is option (d) Resources get depleted when the rate of usage is lesser than the rate of renewal.

When the rate of usage of resources exceed the rate of renewal, resources get depleted. A major effect of depletion of resources is the ecological damage. This has led to environmental crises like global warming.