Which statement correctly shows the relation between population size and resource pressure?

Correct answer: More population can increase pressure on water land and services

Population size means the number of people living in a place. When this number becomes large, the demand for basic resources and public facilities can also become greater. People need water, land for homes and farming, food, energy, schools, hospitals, transport and other services. However, pressure is not automatic or equal everywhere because technology, planning and careful use can reduce it. Therefore, the word “can” in option B is important and makes the statement balanced and accurate.

Option B follows because a larger population may place greater demands on limited water, land and services. For example, if many people depend on the same water supply, each person may receive less water unless supply is increased. Option A is wrong because low population does not always create more pressure, while C ignores the clear connection between people and resources. Option D is also wrong because resources are affected by many physical, economic and human factors, not only mountains.