Which one of the following is a logical consequence of the rapidly growing human population?
A) Terrestrial, aquatic, and marine habitats will be unaffected by the rapid growth.
B) Reduced government regulation and spending and the application of new technologies will increase living standards and lessen environmental concerns.
C) Everybody will have much more fun because parties will be larger and more frequent.
D) Competition for nonrenewable natural resources will intensify.

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The rapidly growing human population increases demand for limited resources, leading to intensified competition for nonrenewable natural resources such as fossil fuels, minerals, and certain types of land.

Which One of the Following Is a Logical Consequence of the Rapidly