Expert: Some people claim that, since food production has thus far increased ... ...

Expert: Some people claim that, since food production has thus far increased faster than population has, there is no need to be concerned about widespread food shortages. These people fail to recognize that the planet’s resources allow for food to be produced at only a few times the current amount, beyond which no increase in production will be possible. Thus, widespread food shortages are inevitable.

Which one of the following, if true, most strengthens the expert’s reasoning?


(A) The world’s food resources, though limited, are renewable.
(B) ...
(C) ...
(D) ...
(E) ...

*This question is included in PT72 (Jun 2014): Logical Reasoning A