Question

What environmental disaster can be attributed to over-population and over-use of resources by humans?
Responses

A the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaskathe Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska

B climate change due to the greenhouse effectclimate change due to the greenhouse effect

C the explosion of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Russia the explosion of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Russia

D severe contamination of the Danube River in Germany, by industrial chemicalssevere contamination of the Danube River in Germany, by industrial chemicals

E tree blight spreads and kills 80% of the local forest

Answer 1

The environmental disaster most closely attributed to over-population and the over-use of resources by humans is:

**B. climate change due to the greenhouse effect.**

Climate change is largely driven by human activities, including the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes, all of which are exacerbated by a growing global population and increasing resource consumption.