Karachi-the largest city in Pakistan, with a population of sixteen million people-began to run out of water. What does this example best demonstrate?

A) Housing is one of the most acute problems in urban areas.
B) Urban populations are growing exponentially.
C) Unbalanced age distribution in less-industrialized areas adds to economic difficulties.
D) Global climate change, in combination with urbanization, can have deadly consequences.

Question

Karachi-the largest city in Pakistan, with a population of sixteen million people-began to run out of water. What does this example best demonstrate?

A) Housing is one of the most acute problems in urban areas. 
B) Urban populations are growing exponentially. 
C) Unbalanced age distribution in less-industrialized areas adds to economic difficulties. 
D) Global climate change, in combination with urbanization, can have deadly consequences.

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The example of Karachi running out of water demonstrates the deadly consequences of global climate change in combination with urbanization. As the population of cities like Karachi grow, the demand for water increases, and climate change is exacerbating water scarcity issues.

Karachi-The Largest City in Pakistan, with a Population of Sixteen