The planning and management of natural resources is becoming increasingly compl

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The planning and management of natural resources is becoming increasingly complex as the _____ human population places increasing demands on the shrinking resources.(A) prospering(B) burgeoning(C) developing(D) flourishing(E) expanding(F) diverse

Answer: Option B

The human population is increasing or 'burgeoning' day-by-day, or expanding. The reference is to growth in number.

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