Thomas Malthus Proposed That ____

question 9

Multiple Choice

Thomas Malthus proposed that ____.

• A)species gradually improved over generations because of an inherent drive toward perfection
• B)humans reproduce beyond the capacity of their environment to sustain them
• C)the food supply and populations multiplied at the same rate
• D)artificial selection was the key to evolution
• E)natural selection was the key to evolution

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Definitions:

One-Child Policy

A population control policy of China, implemented from 1979 to 2015, which limited many families to only one child in an effort to curb rapid population growth.

Urban Areas

Densely populated regions characterized by significant human settlement and infrastructure, such as cities and towns, where economic, cultural, and social activities are concentrated.

North American Population

The total number of people residing in North America, encompassing countries like Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

Living

Living refers to the state of being alive, characterized by growth, reproduction, and the capacity for functional activity and continuous change preceding death.