What is one potential consequence of limited resources?

Limited resources often lead to competition for those resources among individuals and groups. When a community or organization faces scarcity, individuals may find themselves vying for the same materials, finances, or time, leading to heightened conflict and rivalry. This competition can drive both negative and positive behaviors; while it can promote innovation and efficiency, it can also lead to stress and social strain.

The other options suggest outcomes unlikely to arise from limited resources. Increased quality of services typically requires sufficient resources to improve and sustain those services, while greater equity among community members usually arises from equitable distribution and availability of resources, which is the opposite of what occurs during resource scarcity. Lastly, higher availability of necessities contradicts the premise of limited resources, as scarcity would inherently reduce the availability of those necessities.