Question

Which best describes the reason for the very rapid growth of the human population since the industrial revolution?
Group of answer choices

Environmental resistance does not apply to humans

Humans have few offspring, but their young survive at a very high rate

Climatic change favorable to humans has allowed our species to expand its range

Technology has allowed the species to overcome some environmental resistance

Answer 1

The best description for the very rapid growth of the human population since the Industrial Revolution is:

**Technology has allowed the species to overcome some environmental resistance.**

This choice highlights how advancements in technology, such as improvements in agriculture, medicine, sanitation, and industrial processes, have significantly reduced death rates and increased food production, thus enabling the human population to grow rapidly despite potential environmental constraints.