Question

Population explosion has led to

• A. environmental pollution
• B. deforestation
• C. shortage of natural resources
• D. all of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D

all of the above

The correct option is D.

The explanation for the correct option -

Option A :

1. Human population growth is leading to environmental pollution.
2. More and more extraction of resources from the environment to fulfill needs is leading to environmental problems.

Option B :

1. Population explosion is leading to deforestation.
2. More and more people require more food, land, etc. for agriculture and habitat.
3. Hence clearing of more and more forests.

Option C :

1. Population explosion leads to the extraction of more and more natural resources such as coal, petroleum, and other fossil fuels.
2. Requirement for resources is more than its production.
3. Formation of natural resources takes millions of years.

Final answer: Population explosion has led to environmental pollution, deforestation, and shortage of natural resources.