Benny Considers Himself a Malthusian and Agrees with Malthus That

question 59

Multiple Choice

Benny considers himself a Malthusian and agrees with Malthus that there are two undisputable "facts" about people. Which of the following is one of these facts?

• A) People must eat.
• B) Agricultural yields are increasing.
• C) People are biologically driven to live in groups.
• D) People will congregate and create a city, if given enough time.

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Definitions:

Population Change

The alteration in the number of individuals in a population due to factors like birth rates, death rates, and migration.

Monkeys

Primates that typically have tails and are smaller than apes, found in both New and Old World regions.

Top-Down Population Control

The regulation of population sizes through predation, disease, or other factors that reduce numbers from the top of the food chain.

Predator Control

The practice of managing and regulating predator populations to protect other species, often to balance ecosystems or protect endangered species.