Question

    Which among the following is the main assumption of the Limits to Growth theory?

    A Environment cannot support rising resource utilization beyond its carrying capacity. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Certain animal species cannot grow beyond their population threshold. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Landforms do not degrade beyond the base level. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Environmental degradation limits the growth of flora of Tropical rain Forests. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The limits to growth theory, is a 1972 book about the computer simulation of exponential economic and population growth with finite resource supplies. It was funded by the Volkswagon Foundation and commissioned by the Club of Rome. It suggests that the environment cannot support rising resource utilisation beyond its carrying capacity.

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