What event instigated the current population explosion?
(1 point)
Responses
the Agricultural Revolution
the Agricultural Revolution
the discovery of penicillin’s antibiotic properties
the discovery of penicillin’s antibiotic properties
World War II
World War II
the Industrial Revolution
The event that instigated the current population explosion is generally considered to be:
the Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution brought about technological advances, improved medical care, and better agricultural productivity, which in turn led to increased life expectancies and lower death rates, thereby contributing to rapid population growth.