In Terms of Reaching Earth's Carrying Capacity,developing Countries Exacerbate the Problem

question 40

Multiple Choice

In terms of reaching Earth's carrying capacity,developing countries exacerbate the problem due to their ________,while developed countries also aggravate the situation due to their ___________.

• A)unsustainable resource use; high fertility rates
• B)high fertility rates; overconsumption
• C)high immigration rates; low emigration rates
• D)gendercide; overconsumption
• E)use of nonrenewable energy; high death rates

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