Which of the following statements expresses the "limits to growth" thesis?
A)We are rapidly consuming the Earth's finite resources.
B)Whatever problems technology creates,technology can solve.
C)Quality of life on the Earth is now improving.
D)Growth makes sense because it raises living standards.

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The "limits to growth" thesis states that human growth and development are limited by the finite resources of the Earth, which we are rapidly consuming. Option A directly expresses this thesis. Option B suggests that technology can solve any problems that arise from growth, which contradicts the "limits to growth" thesis. Option C suggests that quality of life is improving, which implies that growth is not limited, but rather supports the idea of infinite growth. Option D suggests that growth raises living standards, but does not address the question of whether growth is limited or sustainable.

Which of the Following Statements Expresses the "Limits to Growth