Although the population growth rates of many countries have declined over the years, the net global growth rate is still positive. Some population analysts worry that the human population is nearing its carrying capacity, as Earth's natural capital is rapidly being consumed. Which of the following factors is argued to be the principal cause of the global human population nearing its carrying capacity? Low consumption of resources by large populations in less-developed countries Either factor, or both, depending on the analyst High consumption of resources by small populations in developed countries