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tsand2

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What was Thomas Malthus's theorem?
 
  a. Food supply grows arithmetically, but population grows geometrically.
  b. Both the food supply and the population grow geometrically.
  c. Food supply grows geometrically, but population grows arithmetically.
  d. Regardless of population growth, there will always be enough food to feed everyone.

Question 2

The_____ ushered in agricultural societies.
 
  a. use of child labor
  b. plow
  c. subsistence economy
  d. steam engine


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coreycathey

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a. Food supply grows arithmetically, but population grows geometrically.

Answer to Question 2

b. plow


tsand2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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