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APHG Malthusian Theory

Total questions: 6

Worksheet time: 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Britain

b)

France

c)

United States

d)

Germany

2.

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

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

3.

Which particular resource was Thomas Malthus worried about?

a)

oil

b)

natural gas

c)

coal

d)

food

4.

In 1800, approximately how many people were on Earth?

a)

1 million

b)

1 billion

c)

5 billion

d)

7 billion

5.

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

a)

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

b)

Malthus correctly predicted that agriculture production was fixed.

c)

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

d)

Malthus underestimated the growth of agricultural production.

6.

Which of the following most accurately describes Neo-Malthusians?

a)

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

b)

contemporary politicians who promote universal healthcare and free child care

c)

Scientist who study agricultural production

d)

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