An environmental crisis arises when

people plant too many trees in their cities and townsCorrect answerYour answerthe use of solar energy rises quicklyCorrect answerYour answerdemand on it exceeds its carrying capacityCorrect answerYour answerwaste is fully treated before disposalCorrect answerYour answer

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When resources are drawn down faster than they regrow, or waste piles up faster than it is absorbed, the environment can no longer support life well.

Concept: Environmental crisis
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An environmental crisis arises when

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