What Is the Malthus Theorem

question 46

Multiple Choice

What is the Malthus theorem?

• A)the belief that if people define situations as real,they are real in their consequences
• B)the idea that population grows geometrically and the food supply only increases arithmetically
• C)the belief that language influences culture
• D)a three-stage explanation of how populations increase,stabilize,and then decrease

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Definitions:

Internal Migration

The movement of people within a country from one region or place to another, often for work or living conditions.

Geographic Mobility

The movement of individuals or groups from one location to another, often for reasons related to employment, livelihood, or personal preference.

In-Migration

The process of moving into a new area, especially within the context of moving to a different region or country.

Demographic Trend

Observable patterns in the statistical characteristics of human populations over time, such as age, race, or income.