When a population grows and in response to that growth exploits the environment and uses it more intensely, that process is known as intensification. What are populations forced to do as a result of the detrimental impacts of intensification?
A) Use less energy to make up for growth.
B) Use more energy to meet their material need in other ways and develop creative means of doing so.
C) Cease to exist.
D) Implement population controls.

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As populations grow and intensify their use of the environment, they often must find new and innovative ways to meet their material needs, using more energy in the process. This can include techniques such as agriculture, trade, and technological advancements. While population controls may be one solution to this issue, they are not always the most effective or ethical approach.

When a Population Grows and in Response to That Growth