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
IN High
12,000
UN
Medium
10,000
Millions of people
% 8,000
6,000
Actual
UN Low
4,000
2,000 Estimated
0
1840
Which of the following did Malthus fail to take into consideration?
A. The human population would become more focused on ideas and
services
B. Humans would find more efficient ways of growing crops.
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C. Humans could live off less food over time.
D. The human population would decrease over time.