Question

natural resource use
there are about 8 billion people on the earth using natural resources. people and societies use natural resources to not only meet their survival needs, but also to make their lives easier. everything people use, including food, water, shelter, clothing, transportation, and technology come from natural resources. as the world population grows, more natural resources will be needed to meet the needs of everyone. natural resources are also used faster when individuals use more. this is known as per capita consumption, the average amount a person uses. the world’s use of natural resources can increase if per capita consumption increases even if the population stays the same.

1. what are two reasons that the world’s natural - resource use will increase? explain each one

Explanation:

1. Population growth: As there are more people on Earth, more natural - resources are needed to meet everyone's survival and comfort needs.
2. Increase in per - capita consumption: Even if the population remains the same, if each individual uses more natural resources on average, the total use of natural resources worldwide will increase.

Answer:

1. Population growth: More people require more natural resources to meet survival and living - quality needs.
2. Increase in per - capita consumption: Higher average usage by each person leads to increased total natural resource use even with a stable population.