Question 26
PopulationThe Malthusian theory of population is best illustrated when
- A.both population and food supply increase at the same rate.
- B.population increases much faster than food supply.
- C.the size of the population and available resources are equal.
- D.food supply increases much faster than population growth.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (population increases much faster than food supply.)
Explanation
Malthus said population grows faster (geometrically) than food (arithmetically).