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What is the theory publicized by Thomas Malthus called?
The theory publicized by Thomas Malthus is known as the carrying capacity of Earth.
What is carrying capacity?
Carrying capacity is the population number above which a species starts to damage its habitat and life cannot go on.
What are the resources humans need to survive at subsistence level?
The resources humans need to survive at subsistence level are air, food, water, and shelter.
What is a sustainable habitat?
A sustainable habitat is one in which the supply of and demand for essential resources are balanced.
What is the consequence of exceeding the carrying capacity?
The consequence of exceeding the carrying capacity is usually starvation, which reduces the population to a manageable number.
Test your knowledge on the concept of carrying capacity and its implications for human population growth. Explore the theories of Thomas Malthus and understand the limits of Earth's ability to sustain an ever-increasing population.
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