What Was the Central Idea of Thomas Malthus

question 19

Multiple Choice

What was the central idea of Thomas Malthus?

• A) Laws often target poorer people.
• B) Cities develop before central governments.
• C) Emigration alleviates population pressure on a region.
• D) Population growth will outstrip the food supply.
• E) Population doubling rates are impossible to calculate.

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Definitions:

Tropical Rain Forest

A dense, warm, biodiverse forest biome located near the equator with high annual rainfall.

Thermocline

A marked and abrupt temperature transition in temperate lakes between warm surface water and cold deeper water. See thermal stratification.

Accompanying Figure

A visual representation, such as a chart, graph, or diagram, that is provided to support or illustrate information or data in a text.

Headwater Streams

The origins of rivers, often small tributaries or springs, crucial for the river ecosystem.