According to population data, which country has a greater need for increased crop yields and imported foods?

The first choice is correct because a large difference between arithmetic and physiological densities indicates that a country has a relatively high population compared to the amount of arable land available for agriculture. Arithmetic density refers to the total number of people in a given area, while physiological density measures the number of people per unit of arable land. When these two densities are far apart, it suggests that there are many people living in an area where there is not enough farmland to support them through local agricultural production.

As a result, this country will face significant challenges in meeting the food needs of its population, leading to a greater need for increased crop yields and reliance on imported foods to supplement local production. This situation often occurs in densely populated regions where urbanization has reduced the amount of land available for agriculture, making it difficult to sustain the local population solely through domestic farming.

In contrast, the other choices reflect scenarios that either indicate sufficient agricultural capability or balance that would not necessitate a heavy reliance on imports. Countries with balanced densities, high agricultural output, or ample farmland availability would be in a better position to feed their populations with local resources.