Human Population Growth Quizizz

What was one reason for the slow growth of the human population in the past?

• Abundant food supply

• Lack of predators

• Scarcity of food

• Advanced healthcare

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What factor contributed to the rapid growth of the world population as civilizations advanced?

• Decreased birth rates

• Improved nutrition and healthcare

• Increased number of predators

• Scarcity of resources

During which period did the human population begin to grow exponentially?

• Prehistoric era

• Middle Ages

• Industrial Revolution

• Stone Age

What did Thomas Malthus suggest could limit human population growth?

• Education, technology, and innovation

• War, famine, and disease

• Trade, agriculture, and industry

• Peace, prosperity, and health

According to Malthus, which factor is associated with competition?

• Disease

• Famine

• War

• Peace

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Which of the following did Malthus believe would regulate human population through limited resources?

• Disease

• Famine

• War

• Technology

How did Thomas Malthus's work influence Charles Darwin?

• It was important to Darwin's thinking

• It was ignored by Darwin

• It contradicted Darwin's theories

• It was unrelated to Darwin's work

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When did the human population reach a peak before beginning to drop?

• 1950-1951

• 1962-1963

• 1970-1971

• 1980-1981

What happened to the world population growth rate after the second half of the twentieth century?

• It stopped completely

• It continued to grow exponentially

• It slowed down

• It decreased rapidly

What is the scientific study of human populations called?

• Anthropology

• Demography

• Sociology

• Psychology