Author Question: Since Thomas Malthus's theory was first published, all of the following have happened EXCEPT: A) ... (Read 55 times)

mcmcdaniel

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 550
Since Thomas Malthus's theory was first published, all of the following have happened EXCEPT:
 
  A) Disasters such as wars and epidemics have killed tens of millions of people.
  B) Vast areas of the planet that were scarcely utilized during Malthus's lifetime have been opened to productive agriculture.
  C) Many food crops have been transplanted to new areas where they have thrived.
  D) Mass starvation has occurred throughout the world, placing a strong control on population growth.
  E) New genetically engineered plants are being introduced into the tropics.

Question 2

Which of the following is a characteristic of commercial agriculture?
 
  A) Most of the production is sold to companies that process the food and sell it to consumers.
  B) The farmer depends on his or her own production for most food.
  C) Technology is low.
  D) A great deal of human labor goes into farming.



jazzlynnnnn

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 335
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Normal urine is sterile. It contains fluids, salts, and waste products. It is free of bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Did you know?

All patients with hyperparathyroidism will develop osteoporosis. The parathyroid glands maintain blood calcium within the normal range. All patients with this disease will continue to lose calcium from their bones every day, and there is no way to prevent the development of osteoporosis as a result.

Did you know?

More than 50% of American adults have oral herpes, which is commonly known as "cold sores" or "fever blisters." The herpes virus can be active on the skin surface without showing any signs or causing any symptoms.

Did you know?

Although puberty usually occurs in the early teenage years, the world's youngest parents were two Chinese children who had their first baby when they were 8 and 9 years of age.

Did you know?

The B-complex vitamins and vitamin C are not stored in the body and must be replaced each day.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library