Simone, a Malthusian, Believes That Overpopulation Is Not a Problem

question 11

Multiple Choice

Simone, a Malthusian, believes that overpopulation is not a problem because there have been many recent natural disasters like tsunamis and tornadoes that leave people homeless and living in conditions of disease and starvation. What do we call this type of population control?

• A) negative checks
• B) positive checks
• C) preventive measures
• D) permissive measures

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Definitions:

Lava Flows

Streams of molten rock that emerge from an erupting volcano and move downslope.

Ocean

A vast body of salt water that covers approximately 71% of Earth's surface, divided into five major oceans.

Solidify

The process by which a substance changes from a liquid to a solid state, often as a result of cooling or a chemical reaction.

Flood Basalts

Large volcanic eruptions that cover large areas with basalt lava, often contributing to significant geological formations.