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American consumption has had which of the following effects on the environment?

A. It depletes many natural resources.
B. It increases wild animal populations.
C. It cleans the environment.
D. It has little to no effect on the environment.



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Final answer:

American consumption depletes natural resources, pollutes the environment, and contributes to species extinctions.


Explanation:

American consumption has had the following effects on the environment:

  1. It depletes many natural resources by harvesting oil, water, wildlife products, and converting natural ecosystems for human use.
  2. It leads to pollution of air, water, and soil due to the demands of a rapidly increasing human population and unsustainable consumption patterns.
  3. This intensifying consumption not only reduces natural habitat and wildlife populations but also is a fundamental driver behind most current species extinctions.

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