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In which situation can population growth and pollution pressure be linked?

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Correct answer: When population grows and waste management is weak

The direct answer is A: pollution pressure can rise when population grows and waste management is weak. More people may produce more household waste, wastewater and demand for transport, energy and goods. If collection, treatment, recycling and safe disposal are insufficient, pollutants can accumulate in streets, soil, water or air. Option A is correct because it includes both a possible source of greater waste and a condition that allows pollution to increase. Option B is not the best answer because a declining population and strong management generally reduce pressure rather than explain its rise. Option C is wrong because without a settlement there is no settled population producing ordinary community waste. Option D is wrong because zero waste cannot create pressure from waste. The important lesson is that population size alone is not the whole explanation: management, technology, consumption and local conditions also matter. Memory cue: more waste plus weak handling means greater pollution risk.

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PollutionWaste ManagementPopulation GrowthEnvironmentPopulationGeographyClass 9 Mcq

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