Multiple choice

Which human activity would most likely depletefinite resources?

  1. use of natural enemies to eliminate insect pests

  2. development of wildlife refuges

  3. governmental restriction of industrial pollution

  4. uncontrolled population growth

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Uncontrolled population growth leads to an unsustainable demand for finite resources like fossil fuels and minerals. This rapid consumption depletes these resources faster than they can be managed.