APHUG 2.6 and 2.7

When Thomas Malthus was making his observations about growing populations, where was he living?

• Britain

• France

• United States

• Germany

As Malthus was making his observations, what stage of the demographic transition model was his country in?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which particular resource was Thomas Malthus worried about?

• oil

• natural gas

• coal

• food

In 1800, approximately how many people were on Earth?

• 1 million

• 1 billion

• 5 billion

• 7 billion

Which of the following is a correct analysis of Malthusian Theory?

• Malthus was absolutely correct. His arguments describe why some people are malnourished today.

• Malthus correctly predicted that agriculture production was fixed.

• Malthus thought population would grow rapidly, and history shows that his prediction was incorrect.

• Malthus underestimated the growth of agricultural production.

Which of the following most accurately describes Neo-Malthusians?

• A group of Thomas Malthus' rivals who wrote contradictory arguments.

• contemporary politicians who promote universal healthcare and free child care

• Scientist who study agricultural production

• Contemporary geographers who are concerned with a lack in the supply of resources other than food.

2. In general, the predictions of the Malthusian model have shown to be ___________________ during recent history.

• 100% true

• relevant to a certain extent, particularly for less economically developed countries

• relevant to only more economically developed countries

• 100% incorrect

The largest number of individuals of a population that the environment can support is known as...

• carrying capacity

• population crash

• lag phase

• mutualism

In comparing Malthus's theory to actual world food production and population growth during the past half-century, the principal difference is that:

• actual food production has been much higher than Malthus predicted.
• actual population growth has been much higher than Malthus predicted.
• Malthus's theory predicted much higher population growth than has actually occurred.
• population increased geometrically while food production increased arithmetically.

Why was his theory deemed 'a failure' by critics?

• He didn't think about it enough

• He failed to look at technological advances

• He didn't have the materials to continue his studies

• He couldn't prove it