The 19^th Century Was the First Time It Was Suggested

question 7

Multiple Choice

The 19^th century was the first time it was suggested that the human population was growing exponentially and our food supply was just growing linearly. We're still here. What happened?

• A) They were wrong about this.
• B) Our food supply grows exponentially, too.
• C) Agricultural advances have kept our food supply growing sufficiently so far.
• D) There has just not been enough time yet.
• E) Our growth rate has slowed markedly worldwide.

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Definitions:

Intramolecular

Describes forces or reactions occurring within a single molecule, as opposed to between different molecules.

Intermolecular Forces

The forces which mediate interaction between molecules, including hydrogen bonding, dipole-dipole interactions, and dispersion forces.

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Condensation Point

The temperature at which a gas becomes a liquid; the cooling point where gaseous substances convert into their liquid state.