Question

5) People who live in urban regions tend to consume more resources than people who live in rural regions. These resources include electric energy from the burning of coal or natural gas, and food, such as meat products. At the start of the 19th century, only about 2% of the human population lived in urban settings. Today, more than half of the world's population is urban, and this number is growing. As the urbanization of the human population continues, which of the following is most likely to occur?
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Fewer resources will be consumed.
More people will become farmers.
More resources will be consumed.
More energy resources will be available.

Answer 1

As the urbanization of the human population continues, it is most likely that **more resources will be consumed**. Urban areas typically have higher consumption rates of energy, food, and other resources due to the concentration of population and economic activities.