Question

Identify the incorrect statement with regard to depletion of resources.

• A. Humans have been indiscriminately using resources.
• B. 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

The correct option is 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.