History of Population: Malthusian Theory
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What did Thomas Malthus predict about the relationship between population growth and resource availability?

  • That population growth and resource availability are unrelated.
  • That rapid population growth would eventually outstrip finite resources. (correct)
  • That finite resources could sustain any level of population growth.
  • That resources would always be abundant, regardless of population size.

    • What was the basis of Malthus' theory?

  • The need for strict population control measures
  • The belief that resources would never become scarce
  • The relationship between population dynamics and resource availability (correct)
  • The assumption that population growth would remain constant

    • How long ago did Thomas Malthus express his theory on population dynamics?

  • Almost 50 years ago
  • Almost 200 years ago (correct)
  • Almost 100 years ago
  • Almost 150 years ago

    • What did Malthus foresee about rapid human population growth?

    <p>That it would lead to problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Malthus characterize the human population problem?

    <p>He eloquently stated it</p> Signup and view all the answers

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