One Reason Why Malthusʹs Predictions of a Population Catastrophe Have

question 46

Multiple Choice

One reason why Malthusʹs predictions of a population catastrophe have not yet come true is

• A) developing countries have been able to limit the growth of their populations.
• B) a technological revolution that has allowed for much greater food production on the same amount of land.
• C) a death rate that remains high in the developing countries.
• D) the earth still has much room left for population growth.

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