5. Use the drop-down selections to complete the following paragraph so that it accurately describes some of the impact of an increased human population on the environment.

The human population has ___ during the time when humans have existed. This population change has meant the need for resources has ___. Some resources, like food and wood are called ____ because they are made from living things. Humans have had to use ___ for agriculture and urban development, and they also need to use ____.

The human population has increased during the time when humans have existed. This population change has meant the need for resources has increased. Some resources, like food and wood are called renewable resources because they are made from living things. Humans have had to use land for agriculture and urban development, and they also need to use water.

has the human population grown a lot or a small amount?

The human population has grown significantly over time.