WorksheetsMalthusian Theory and Population Growth
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 19mins
1. In Malthus’ 1798 book suggests there are diminishing returns to and a fixed amount of land. It follows in his argument that growing populations will eventually _____________________________. *
shrink as the land will not produce enough food to support the population’s needs
grow further as people switch from farming to fishing in oceans
stagnate
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
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
Generally refers to people with the same basic concerns as Malthus regarding population growth, but they have adapted their ideas to be 'relevant' to the 21st Century
John Paul
Theory of non-existance
Neo-Malthusians
A large increase in crop production in developing countries achieved by the use of fertilizers, pesticides, and high-yield crop varieties.
Green Revolution
Blue Revolution
Sustainable Development
Malthusian Theory
The time of intense growth in the worldwide aquaculture industry from the mid-1960s to present.
Blue Revolution
Global Warming
Green Revolution
Globalization
