A country’s population is expected to double over the next 40 years, while average diets shift toward higher meat consumption. Which combination of factors most directly explains why these trends together intensify environmental pressures on land and water?

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More people and more urban lifestyles encourage small‑scale rooftop gardening in cities

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More people and more frequent food imports reduce local farming intensity and land use

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More people and more resource‑intensive diets increase overall demand for cropland and livestock production

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More people and more diverse diets increase the number of food products available in markets

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