Question

7 multiple choice 1 point
which change would most likely occur as a result of rapid increases in the global population?
the price of labor to harvest raw food supplies would decrease.
there would be a high demand for limited natural resources.
the present global management of natural resources would remain the same.
the price of transporting food would cause lowering of food prices.

Explanation:

• For the first option: With a rapid global population increase, the labor supply for harvesting raw food might not necessarily decrease; in fact, demand for labor could increase or the price could be affected by other factors, so this is incorrect.
• For the second option: As the global population grows rapidly, more people will need resources like water, energy, and food - related raw materials. Since natural resources are limited, the demand for them will be high. This is a logical consequence of population growth.
• For the third option: With a growing population and increasing resource demand, the present global management of natural resources is likely to change (e.g., more sustainable practices or different allocation methods), so this is incorrect.
• For the fourth option: If the price of transporting food increases, it is more likely to increase food prices (due to added costs) rather than lower them, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

B. There would be a high demand for limited natural resources.