Question

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which of the following best describes the medical revolution’s ecological impact?
○ it has led to significant environmental conservation efforts.
○ it caused widespread deforestation and habitat destruction.
○ reduced pollution through advances in medical technology
○ increased human population growth, placing greater strain on natural resources

Explanation:

The Medical Revolution brought advancements that drastically reduced mortality rates (e.g., vaccines, antibiotics, improved sanitation), leading to a sharp rise in global human population. This population growth increased demand for food, water, land, and other natural resources, creating greater strain on ecosystems. The other options are incorrect: the revolution did not directly drive conservation or reduce pollution, and deforestation/habitat destruction is an indirect later effect, not the core ecological impact of the revolution itself.

Answer:

Increased human population growth, placing greater strain on natural resources