The term for the pressure exerted by the population on the environment is known as environmental pressure or more specifically, population pressure. This concept encapsulates the myriad effects that increasing population density can have on natural resources, biodiversity, and ecosystem health. Factors include overconsumption of resources, habitat destruction, pollution, and climate change, all of which can lead to detrimental effects on both the environment and human well-being. Understanding population pressure is critical for developing sustainable policies to mitigate ecological impacts.