The right option is; D. rapid population growth.
Using up resources is one of the negative effects of rapid population growth.
Rapid population growth which is the rapid increase in the number of individuals in a population has a negative influence on the use of resources. Due to rapid population growth, nature and natural resources are being damaged and used up at a more rapid rate. When nonrenewable natural resources such as crude oils, minerals, coal and natural gas are used too rapidly as a result of increased population growth, they may become completely exhausted.