Which of these choices is a risk of a linear economy?

a. mass consumption
b. increased recycling
c. resource depletion
d. increased prosperity

Option C

Explanation:

A linear economy follows a simple linear progression where resources are taken , processed and converted into useful form, used and disposed. Unlike a circular economy does not talk about recycling or reusing the resources. Thus, a linear economy will at risk when resources are in limited number or amount.  

As the resource will get depleted, the production will eventually slow down and at some stage may stop

Hence, option C is correct