Which of the Following Represents an Idea That Darwin Learned

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents an idea that Darwin learned from the writings of Thomas Malthus?

• A) Technological innovation in agricultural practices will permit exponential growth of the human population into the foreseeable future.
• B) Populations tend to increase at a faster rate than their food supply normally allows.
• C) Earth changed over the years through a series of catastrophic upheavals.
• D) The environment is responsible for natural selection.
• E) Earth is more than 10,000 years old.

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Definitions:

Endowment Management

The process of overseeing and making investment decisions for an endowment fund to ensure its ability to support a particular organization or cause over time.

Bookkeeping

The practice of recording all financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness in the financial records of an organization.

Accrual Basis Accounting

An accounting method where income and expenses are recorded when they are earned or incurred, regardless of when the cash is actually received or paid.

Cash Flow

The total amount of money being transferred into and out of a business, affecting the organization's liquidity.