Which of the Following Statements About Historical Writings Pertaining to Human

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about historical writings pertaining to human populations is correct?

• A) Most early writings agreed that the larger the population, the more prosperous the society.
• B) Plato believed that a small size of a community would lead to a demise of the community.
• C) Malthus argued that if left unchecked populations would grow geometrically.
• D) Contraception is included among Malthus' preventive checks.
• E) none of the above.

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