Thomas Malthus's Prediction of Mass Starvation Failed to Come True

question 119

Multiple Choice

Thomas Malthus's prediction of mass starvation failed to come true because of increases in

• A) population.
• B) productivity.
• C) temperature.
• D) government involvement.
• E) income.

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Hypothalamus

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