2 Points
The graph shows the size of the human population from 1800 into the future.
Around 1800, Thomas Malthus predicted that the human population would
soon outstrip its ability to feed itself.
16.000
14.000
UN High
UN
Medium
Millions of people
12.000
$10,000
8,000
6,000
Actual
UN Low
2000 Estimated
Which of the following did Malthus fail to take into consideration?
O
A. Humans could live off less food over time.
O
B. The human population would decrease over time,
O
C. Humans would find more efficient ways of growing crops.
O
D. The human population would become more focused on ideas and
services