How Did the Farm Population in the United States Change

question 27

Multiple Choice

How did the farm population in the United States change between 1950 and today?

• A)It dropped from 10 million to fewer than 3 million people.
• B)It dropped from 20 million to fewer than 5 million people.
• C)It dropped from 30 million to just over 6 million people.
• D)It increased from 10 million to almost 13 million people.

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Definitions:

Food

Nutritive material consumed by living organisms to sustain life and growth.

Malthusian Trap

A theory suggesting that population growth tends to outpace agricultural production, leading to periodic starvation, poverty, and population decline.

Poor

Describes individuals or groups who lack financial resources or essentials for a minimum standard of living.

Food

Any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink or that plants absorb in order to maintain life and growth.