In 1798, Thomas Malthus Argued That in China

question 62

Multiple Choice

In 1798, Thomas Malthus argued that in China

• A) a healthy economy would reduce the population.
• B) a poor economy would drive people back to the land.
• C) population growth would promote economic gains.
• D) population growth would outstrip food production.
• E) maximum population growth is part of God's beneficial design.

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Definitions:

Alkane Name

A systematic nomenclature for naming organic compounds where the molecules consist only of carbon and hydrogen atoms, arranged in a tree structure with single bonds.

Alkane Name

The systematic naming of alkanes follows the IUPAC nomenclature, typically ending in "-ane" and beginning with a prefix indicating the number of carbon atoms.

IUPAC Name

The systematic naming of chemical compounds as per the rules established by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.

Alkane Name

The systematic nomenclature for saturated hydrocarbons, where names are derived from the number of carbon atoms in the molecule, e.g., methane, ethane, propane.