Question

Which one of the following is a result of overpopulation?

(a) Adequate storage of natural resources

(b) Pressure on land and other renewable resources

(c) Increasing the amount of forest

(d) Decrease the shortage of water

I had been asked this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

The above asked question is from Population Growth in division Human Population and the Environment of Energy Management

Answer 1

The correct option is (b) Pressure on land and other renewable resources

The best explanation: Due to rapid population growth, there is a pressure on land and other renewable natural resources. Due to over exploitation of forest and water it results in desertification with permanent damage to renewable resources.