Question

According to the Malthusian theory, how does population growth compare to food supply growth?

Options

• Both grow at the same rate

• Population grows arithmetically; food grows geometrically

• Population grows geometrically; food supply grows arithmetically

• Both grow exponentially

Answer 1

Population grows geometrically; food supply grows arithmetically

Explanation:

Malthus stated that population increases at a geometric (multiplicative) rate, while food supply increases at an arithmetic (additive) rate, leading to imbalance if unchecked.