The author considers the notion that population alone is the best indicator of sustainable development to be

(A) pediment : memorial
(B) carapace : movement
(C) umbrella : rain
(D) tassel : cap
(E) instrument : accuracy

(A) ductile : tensile
(B) insuperable : lofty
(C) nonflammable: combustible
(D) malleable : flexible
(E) convivial : exploitative