Which of the following is not considered a consequence of high fertility rates combined with rapid population growth?

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enhanced productivity of natural resources directly improving average food availabilitygreater urban expansion leading to overcrowdingfaster growth of the workforce accompanied by rising unemploymentan active labor force burdened with supporting many dependents

Explanation

Options B, C, and D are common outcomes of high fertility and rapid population growth, such as increased urban congestion, elevated unemployment due to a growing labor force, and a working population supporting many dependents. However, option A is incorrect because increasing returns to natural resources that directly boost average food consumption is not typically a result of high fertility rates.