Malthus Was Responsible for ________________

question 62

Multiple Choice

Malthus was responsible for ________________.

• A) defining the concept of ecosystem services
• B) the idea that without social restrictions increasing human population would lead to famine and war
• C) the idea that population growth would lead to greater industry and prosperity
• D) recognizing the demographic transition effect in developing nations
• E) the book The Population Bomb, which described the disastrous effects of human population growth

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Definitions:

Retirement

The period in life where an individual stops working full-time, often due to age, allowing for more personal time and less income.

Family and Friends

Social support networks consisting of relatives and acquaintances, often providing emotional and material support.

Metabolism

The complex set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in the body's cells that process nutrients and convert them into energy.

Obesity

A medical condition characterized by an excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body, leading to health problems.