Regarding Overpopulation and the Effects on the Environment, Which of the Following

question 668

Multiple Choice

Regarding overpopulation and the effects on the environment, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Some demographers predict that if population growth is not limited voluntarily before it reaches 10 billion, it will be limited by widespread food shortages, disease, infant mortality, and early death.
• B) The long-range impact of human activities on the environment is already becoming evident through the extinction of plants and animals.
• C) Individuals do more environmental damage than corporations or governments who are required to follow international environmental standards.
• D) Most of the environmental problems we face can be traced back to the human tendency to overuse natural resources.

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