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The primary reason that the human population has grown rapidly over the past 100 years is that there has been

an increase in food supplies and better access to clean water.


more access to light and electricity.


more access to renewable resources.


a decrease in cancer rates due to scientific research.

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an increase in food supplies and better access to clean water.

These improvements (along with better sanitation and medical care) greatly reduced death rates—especially infant mortality—so population grew rapidly.