1)
The human population is currently over 7 billion and is continuing to
grow. Which of these is a benefit of a growing human population?
A) more available resources
B) decreased risk of disease
C)
potential economic growth
D)
less need for agriculture and agricultural technology
2) As the population continues to grow, so does the need better ways to
grow food. Which of these is an example of how humans have used
technology to help wth the production of food?
A) moving to a system of smaller, less-specific farms
B)
grow the same crop in the same area year after year
C)
genetically modified soybeans have been created to
be pest-resistant
D)
hiring more people to harvest crops instead of buying
more machinery