How can a high rate of population growth deepen the cycle of poverty?

Correct answer: By increasing pressure on resources and services for both families and government

Correct answer: A. A high population growth rate means that the number of people and dependants can rise quickly. Families may need to divide limited income among more children, leaving less money per child for food, education, healthcare and skill development. Governments must also provide more schools, clinics, water, housing and jobs. If public services and employment do not expand as quickly as the population, competition for opportunities can increase and living conditions may remain poor. Poor education and health can then reduce people’s ability to obtain stable, well-paid work, which may keep the next generation in poverty. This is the cycle: limited income reduces investment in people, and limited human development makes it harder to improve income. A high growth rate does not automatically cause poverty in every situation, but it can increase pressure when resources and services are insufficient. B and C are unrelated. D is wrong because population growth does not automatically create employment. Memory cue: more dependants plus limited services can reinforce poverty.