Question

Which countries put a strain on the local environment?

• A. Developed
• B. Developing
• C. Underdeveloped
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B Developing

Many of the world's population live in developing countries already strained by food insecurity, inadequate sanitation, water supplies and housing, and an inability to meet the basic needs of the current population. A large proportion of these populations are supported through subsistence agriculture. As populations grow, competition for fertile land and the use of limited resources increase. So, people of developing countries puts strain on the local environment.