What is populous?

Question

I thought that meant a inhabited area by many people. I have this question that asks "How can the United States be said to be the most populous nation on Earth?" and I'm confused...

because the article has NOTHING to do with population...it just talks about global warming and how it affects the climate, food, and how can we save energy! Maybe possibly they want an answer that ties in global warming to population w/e..

Answer 1

Latin for the people

Answer 2

Being that Global warming is  a natural cycle, seems to me the question is loaded and trying to get you to answer a certain way.

saving energy is not the way to prosperity. Sure we should not waste it, but we should be moving towards cheaper means of energy such as nuclear. Renewable sources make good talking points, but are really just a feel good measure.

Answer 3

"but we should be moving towards cheaper means of energy such as nuclear" - crazyconservative

nuclear energy is not by any means "cheaper".  nor does it pose any less threat to the environment. you certainly are crazy!