In polluted regions, Population Growth can contribute to which issue?

• A. Increased demand for resources
• B. Decreased air pollution
• C. Reduced health risks
• D. Stable environmental conditions

Answer: (A)

When population grows, the total demand for resources rises because more people need water, energy, food, land, and housing. In polluted regions, where resources and infrastructure are already stretched, this extra demand puts even more pressure on those systems, leading to more extraction, higher emissions, and more waste that can worsen pollution and environmental health risks. That direct link between more people and greater resource demand makes increased demand for resources the best answer. The other options don’t fit because growth typically drives more activity and stress on the environment, not less; health risks and environmental conditions tend to worsen or change rather than improve or stay stable.