Question

Overpopulation puts severe stress on the environment because _____ .

Answer 1

Answer;

D) competition for resources is greater

Overpopulation puts severe stress on the environment because competition for resources is greater.

Explanation;

• Overpopulation affects the environment by putting pressure on resources such as water, food and energy. Pollution, soil degradation, deforestation and loss of biodiversity are further effects of overpopulation on the environment.
• Overpopulation is caused by number of factors, which includes reduced mortality rate, better medical facilities, depletion of precious resources, etc.
• Therefore,overpopulation results in depletion of resources which results to ecological disruption. This disruption can lead to the decline of other populations which compete for the same resources.

Answer 2

D) competition for resources is greater
The more in the population, the more resources needed. If they run out of resources, the population decreases. They are competing to stay alive.              I hope this helps!