WorksheetsAPHG Malthusian Theory
Total questions: 6
Worksheet time: 2mins
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.
