Question

Why does a continuous geometric increase in population alongside arithmetic food supply growth eventually lead to problems, according to Malthus?

Options

• Food production will eventually outpace population

• There will be enough resources for everyone

• Population will outstrip food resources, causing scarcity

• Population and food supply will always be balanced automatically

Answer 1

Population will outstrip food resources, causing scarcity

Explanation:

The Malthusian model predicts that population growth will eventually exceed food production, creating shortages and potential disasters.