In 1994, delegates from around the world gathered for the Conference on Population and Development. Representatives from developing countries protested that
A. overpopulation is a bigger environmental problem than overconsumption.
B. a baby born in the United States will consume 20 times the resources in its lifetime as an African or Indian baby.
C. the United States consumes 90% of the world's resources.
D. China has the highest population and consumes 90% of the world's resources.
Answer: B
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