Malthusian Theory Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What is the theory
A
The relationship between food and population growth
2
Q
What is the expected population figure where resources will run out
A
9 billion
3
Q
How big will the population get before topping out
A
11 billion
4
Q
What happens at 9 billion people
A
A Malthusian catastrophe
5
Q
What are checks
A
Checks are events like famine, disease or war that reduce the population
6
Q
What do checks achieve
A
Bringing the population in line with the resources
7
Q
What are examples of preventative checks
A
Having a smaller family
8
Q
What could over population lead to
A
Future wars over resources
