Question

Census records for China and India would most likely be used to support which conclusions regarding the two nations?


Low food production contributes to malnutrition.


Rapid industrialization increases air, water, and ground pollution.


Overpopulation strains available resources.


Lack of modern sanitation facilities worsens the spread of disease.

Answer 1

A its low food production contributes to malnutrition.

Answer 2

The correct answer is Option C: Overpopulation strains available resources.

Other options are incorrect since a population census provides a screenshot of the population in terms of numbers and density. They cannot be directly used to calculate the increase in pollution or problems in the air or water.

However, it can be used to calculate population density and the impact it has on local resources. From the examples of countries like China and India, it is clear that both countries have very large populations which are increasingly putting a huge burden on their limited resources.